Abstract
Production of hydrogen peroxide by electroreduction of oxygen in alkaline solutions was experimentally carried out using a packed-bed electrode of graphite particles or graphite felts. Oxygen sparging into the bed was found to increase overall yield of hydrogen peroxide for a one-pass operation because of the increase in concentration of dissolved oxygen. The current efficiency decreased with increasing concentration of hydrogen peroxide. Effects of packing materials, sparging rate of oxygen and operational conditions on production rate were analysed by measuring potential distribution within the bed. The production rate for the electrolysis using graphite felts was found to be larger than that using graphite particles. The felt cathode had a large electrode surface area and a large volumetric ratio of gas to electrolyte, which might enhance the mass transfer rate of dissolving oxygen. The consumption of electric power for producing hydrogen peroxide was found to range from 2 to 6 kWh·kg–1-H2O2 in the packed-bed electrode with graphite felts.
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