Electrified hydrogen peroxide production and advanced green oxidation
Researcher: Michael Aziz
Hydrogen peroxide is a key industrial chemical used widely in manufacturing products ranging from paper to textiles. Making hydrogen peroxide currently requires fossil fuels and expensive catalysts, contributing to climate change. The process of creating the chemical also produces hazardous byproducts.
A research team led by Michael Aziz, Gene and Tracy Sykes Professor of Materials and Energy Technologies, has developed a novel approach to produce ‘green’ hydrogen peroxide. This approach converts air, water, and electricity into hydrogen peroxide, with water as the only byproduct.
The method removes the need for fossil fuels, expensive reagents, and harsh processing conditions to produce the widely used chemical. With funding, the team aims to sustainably produce hydrogen peroxide and to demonstrate the use of green hydrogen peroxide in the production of commodity chemicals at an industrial scale.
Project Overview
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