A Bipolar Integrated Electro‐Chemocatalysis System for Continuous‐Flow Paired Synthesis of Cyclohexanone Oxime at Industrial‐Relevant Current Density

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Authors: Shao Zhang, Wenlie Lin, Jing Xia, Mengyao Gong, Haoran Du, Shuangjun Li, Yingchun He, Qi‐Long Zhu
Cited by: 4
References: 55

Abstract

ABSTRACT ε‐Caprolactam production critically depends on cyclohexanone oxime (CHO), yet its sustainable synthesis remains constrained by the handling and utilization of hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ). Here, we developed a bipolar integrated electro‐chemocatalysis system (BIECS) that enables continuous‐flow paired CHO synthesis under ambient conditions with unprecedented efficiency. Using oxygen‐vacancy‐enriched bismuth oxide nanofibers as a bifunctional electrocatalyst, the system simultaneously drives the two‐electron oxygen reduction and water oxidation reactions at the cathode and anode, respectively, achieving remarkable cell Faradaic efficiencies up to 165% for H 2 O 2 production, which then on‐site reacts with cyclohexanone and NH 3 over titanium silicon‐1 with near‐unity selectivity. Consequently, the BIECS delivers remarkable apparent electron efficiency of 120%–160% for cascade CHO production and achieves an exceptional productivity of up to 5.04 mmol h −1 cm −2 at industrial‐relevant current density with excellent stability over 150 h for continuous‐flow electrolysis. Combined experimental and theoretical studies reveal that the oxygen vacancies of the catalyst modulate the adsorption energetics and configuration of the key OOH * intermediate, thereby promoting highly selective two‐electron pathways at both electrodes and enhancing the cascade ammoximation kinetics. This work establishes a scalable strategy that integrates paired electrocatalytic H 2 O 2 synthesis with chemocatalytic ammoximation, providing a highly efficient platform for sustainable CHO production.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation CO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Materials
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
38
Issue
31
Pages
e73184–e73184
Publication date
23 April 2026
Language
EN