Core Insights - The research team at the Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has made a breakthrough in the electrocatalytic oxidation of glycerol at industrial current densities by adding trace amounts of copper ions, effectively addressing catalyst deactivation issues and significantly enhancing product efficiency and stability [1][2] Group 1: Technology Advancement - The electrocatalytic oxidation of glycerol offers a greener alternative to traditional thermal catalytic methods, which are high in pollution and energy consumption, by using water as an oxidant and green electricity as the energy source [1] - The introduction of copper ions acts as a "dynamic armor" that maintains the crystal structure of the catalyst surface, preventing amorphization and thus improving efficiency [1] Group 2: Industrial Application Potential - Testing has shown that the introduction of copper ions significantly increases the product efficiency of glycerol oxidation, with a production rate of 13.2 grams of oxidized product per hour on a 6×6 cm electrode, demonstrating the potential for large-scale industrial application with stable operation for over 100 hours [2]