Selective oxidation of carbohydrates on Nafion®¯TEMPO-modified graphite felt electrodes

The TEMPO-mediated oxidation of carbohydrates was investigated in heterogeneous conditions. The aminoxyl radicals were immobilised in a Nafion® film on graphite felt electrodes. This selectively gave rise to the corresponding uronic acids. Analytical results targeted towards the kinetics and the stability of the electrodes are also reported.