University Chemistry ›› 2025, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (2): 210-215.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202405077

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Overview of Organic Electrochemical Synthesis

Shuhui Li, Yujing Zhou, Haitao Tang   

  1. State Key Laboratory for Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, School of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, Guangxi Province, China
  • Received:2024-05-07 Accepted:2024-08-27 Published:2024-09-02
  • Contact: Haitao Tang E-mail:httang@gxnu.edu.cn

Abstract: Organic electrochemical synthesis stands out for its environmentally friendly and efficient characteristics. In recent years, the field has seen rapid advancements in both research and industrial applications, making it a prominent area of study. Therefore, understanding the fundamental concepts of organic electrochemical synthesis is of significant importance. This paper provides an overview of the basic principles, advantages, electrochemical synthesis apparatus, electrolytic methods, and recent developments in the field. The goal is to equip students with the foundational knowledge of organic electrochemical synthesis, highlight its benefits and cutting-edge progress, foster an awareness of green chemistry, and broaden their overall understanding of chemistry.

Key words: Organic electrochemical synthesis, Basic principle, Research progress, Green chemistry