Scientists engineer carbon nanotubes for greener hydrogen peroxide production

Nov 01, 2023 (Nanowerk Spotlight) Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used for cleaning and bleaching as a friendlier alternative to harsh chemicals. However, the current method for making it isn’t that eco-friendly. The process, called anthraquinone oxidation, uses a lot of energy and heat and produces waste. Scientists are looking for a more sustainable way to make hydrogen peroxide by using electricity, oxygen, and water. In this electric-based method, they use a special coated surface called a “catalyst-coated electrode” to change oxygen into hydrogen peroxide. Oxygen can be…