Novel Electrolytic Processes

Abstract

This chapter describes the recent advances in electrochemical processes used for organic synthesis, including parallel batch systems and flow systems. Parallel batch systems allow simultaneous electrochemical reactions to be performed with multiple batches, and flow systems allow efficient sequential syntheses to be carried out by changing the substrates pumped into the flow reactor. The use of bipolar electrodes, which are not connected to the electrodes, has enabled the production of polymer brushes and microfibers with patterned gradients.