Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂)is an important chemical with multiple uses across domestic and industrial settings. With a global need for wider adoption of green synthetic methods, there has been a growing interest in the electrochemical synthesis of H₂O₂ from oxygen reduction or water oxidation. State-of-the-art catalyst and reactor developments are beginning to advance to a stage where electrochemical synthesis is discussed as a viable alternative to current industrial methods. In this review, we highlight some of the most promising candidates for H₂O₂ electrosynthesis technologies and what further advancements are needed before the electrochemical route could challenge the ubiquitous anthraquinone process.

过氧化氢 (H ₂ O ₂ ) 是一种重要的化学品，在家庭和工业环境中具有多种用途。随着全球对更广泛采用绿色合成方法的需求，人们对通过氧还原或水氧化电化学合成 H ₂ O _{2 的}兴趣日益浓厚。最先进的催化剂和反应器的发展开始进入一个阶段，在这个阶段，电化学合成被讨论为当前工业方法的可行替代方案。在这篇评论中，我们重点介绍了一些最有希望的 H ₂ O ₂候选者 电合成技术以及在电化学路线可以挑战无处不在的蒽醌工艺之前需要什么进一步的进步。