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Discarded wood helps produce hydrogen peroxide with more than 95% selectivity

  • April 14, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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Discarded wood helps produce hydrogen peroxide with more than 95% selectivity
Hydrogen peroxide, a versatile chemical used in a wide range of applications—from medical disinfectants to semiconductor manufacturing and water treatment—is an essential substance with global annual production exceeding tens of millions of tons. However, its production still relies on large-scale, energy-intensive facilities, and its transportation and storage involve high costs and significant safety management challenges.

Originally published at Phys.org

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