University Chemistry ›› 2025, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (1): 309-317.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202404106

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Novel Experimental Development: Preparation, Characterization, and Application of Tungsten Trioxide Photoanodes in the Halogenation of Benzyl Ethers

Ruitao Liu1, Benhong Pan1, Nenghui Pan2, Liang Xu3, Zhenhua Li2   

  1. 1 College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China;
    2 College of Chemistry, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China;
    3 College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
  • Received:2024-04-16 Accepted:2024-06-13 Published:2025-01-06
  • Contact: Zhenhua Li, Liang Xu E-mail:LZH0307@mail.buct.edu.cn;2023700003@buct.edu.cn

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Abstract: Photoelectrochemical (PEC) technology is regarded as an environmentally benign route for H2 production via water splitting. Among them, directly PEC splitting of seawater is expected to significantly reduce the cost of H2 production, which has attracted wide attention. However, the reaction efficiency is always hindered by the energetically and kinetically demanding O2 evolution reaction. This experimental design a PEC strategy for anisole halogenation with simulated seawater over an WO3 photoanode, producing high value-added organic halides coupled with cathodic H2 production. This experiment introduces scientific research achievements into teaching, guiding students to understand the development of cutting-edge fields in the discipline, helping to cultivate their scientific thinking ability, and stimulating their interest in scientific research.

Key words: Photoelectrocatalysis, Green hydrogen production, Halogenating reaction, Simulated seawater