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electrosynthesis

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[ih-lek-troh-sin-thuh-sis] / ɪˌlɛk troʊˈsɪn θə sɪs /

noun

Chemistry.
  1. synthesis effected by electrolytic oxidation or reduction.


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Etymology

Origin of electrosynthesis

First recorded in 1835–45; electro- + synthesis


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The research builds on a technique known as organic electrosynthesis, which uses electrical energy to drive reactions that produce carbon-based chemical compounds.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

To determine whether this phenomenon might extend beyond their own experiments, the researchers examined more than 600 scientific papers on organic electrosynthesis published since 2010.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Until now, much of the effort to improve organic electrosynthesis has centered on familiar factors, including the electrical voltage, the materials used for electrodes, and the composition of the liquid in which reactions occur.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

He added, "To improve the efficiency of organic electrosynthesis, we need to design not only the reaction substrates and catalysts, but also the environment in which the molecules actually react."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Min and Lee plan to continue investigating how local reaction environments influence organic electrosynthesis, with the goal of extending the approach to a broader range of chemical reactions and manufacturing processes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

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