526-95-4 | Gluconic Acid (C₆H₁₂O₇)

Chemical type

• Oxidation product of glucose
• Carboxylic acid derivative

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• Organic acid (carboxylic acid)

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Key properties

• Value-added biomass conversion product
• Derived from glucose via electrochemical oxidation
• High economic feasibility in dual-benefit platforms (H₂ production + product generation)
• Sustainable sourcing aligns with bioeconomy principles

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• Biodegradable and environmentally compatible
• Low toxicity and minimal gas generation
• Effective in metal mobilization through acidolysis, redoxolysis, and complexolysis
• Forms water-soluble complexes with metals
• pH-dependent dissociation; mild acidity suitable for synergistic leaching with oxidants like H₂O₂

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• Product of GOR in electrocatalytic systems
• Applications in food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries (e.g., as acidulant or chelating agent)
• Enhances efficiency of hydrogen production by replacing OER

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• Leaching agent for extracting valuable metals (Li, Ni, Co, Mn) from end-of-life lithium-ion battery black mass
• Alternative to inorganic acids in hydrometallurgical recycling processes
• Bioleaching applications for metal solubilization from ores, industrial residues, or battery scrap

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Classification by use

• Chemicals used as value-added oxidation products
• Chemicals used in biomass valorization and industrial applications

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• Chemicals used in battery recycling and metal recovery

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A trustworthy factory and manufacturer

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1. [Cite:1] Morphological and electronic engineering of Co(OH)2/Ce(OH)3 electrocatalyst on ALD-enabled MgO modified carbon cloth electrode for glucose oxidation-coupled water splitting, Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, Volume 25, March 2026, 100968
2. [Cite:2] High yield gluconic acid leaching and recovery of valuable metals from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Volume 12, December 2025, 101271