ChemCatChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
Abstract
Single‐atom
catalysts
(SACs)
demonstrate
high
selectivity,
maximal
atom
utilization,
and
unique
active
site
configurations,
establishing
them
as
a
rapidly
expanding
research
field.
Understanding
the
intrinsic
relationship
between
structure
catalytic
performance
is
crucial
for
effective
use
of
SACs
in
catalysis.
However,
providing
clear
explanation
coordination
environment
structural
regulation
remains
significant
challenge
next‐generation
renewable
energy
materials,
especially
advanced
oxidation
reduction
processes
critical
sustainable
applications.
This
comprehensive
review
offers
an
in‐depth
overview
current
progress
design
SACs,
with
specific
focus
on
precise
synthesis,
control,
performance.
Furthermore,
we
elucidate
reaction
mechanisms
various
systems
selective
methods
used
to
precisely
synthesize
enhance
reactions
sector.
Finally,
this
explores
complex
challenges
investigating
developing
perspective
solutions
technologies
future
overcome
these
achieve
practical
SusMat,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(2)
Published: March 12, 2024
Abstract
The
electrocatalytic
synthesis
of
C–N
coupling
compounds
from
CO
2
and
nitrogenous
species
not
only
offers
an
effective
avenue
to
achieve
carbon
neutrality
reduce
environmental
pollution,
but
also
establishes
a
route
synthesize
valuable
chemicals,
such
as
urea,
amide,
amine.
This
innovative
approach
expands
the
application
range
product
categories
beyond
simple
carbonaceous
in
reduction,
which
is
becoming
rapidly
advancing
field.
review
summarizes
research
progress
urea
synthesis,
using
N
,
NO
−
3
species,
explores
emerging
trends
electrosynthesis
amide
amine
nitrogen
species.
Additionally,
future
opportunities
this
field
are
highlighted,
including
amino
acids
other
containing
bonds,
anodic
reactions
water
oxidation,
catalytic
mechanism
corresponding
reactions.
critical
captures
insights
aimed
at
accelerating
development
electrochemical
reactions,
confirming
superiority
method
over
traditional
techniques.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(11), P. 3739 - 3752
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
minireview
highlights
recent
developments
in
designing
electrocatalysts
for
the
co-reduction
of
CO
2
and
nitrates
into
urea.
It
also
discusses
advanced
detection
methods
intermediates
final
products,
as
well
future
research
prospects.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(32), P. 20691 - 20716
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
work
highlights
the
electrocatalytic
C–N
coupling
for
urea
synthesis,
addressing
CO
2
and
nitrogenous
molecule
reduction.
It
tackles
challenges
in
inert
activation,
side
reactions,
mechanistic
insights,
catalyst
development.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(35), P. 23894 - 23911
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
The
C-N
coupling
reaction
demonstrates
broad
application
in
the
fabrication
of
a
wide
range
high
value-added
organonitrogen
molecules
including
fertilizers
(e.g.,
urea),
chemical
feedstocks
amines,
amides),
and
biomolecules
amino
acids).
electrocatalytic
pathways
from
waste
resources
like
CO
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 151 - 164
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
The
production
of
urea
predominantly
relies
on
the
energy-intensive
Bosch–Meiser
process,
which
operates
at
temperatures
ranging
from
150
to
200
°C
and
pressures
approximately
250
bar.
More
sustainable
approaches
synthesis
under
milder
conditions
remain
a
significant
challenge.
Herein,
we
demonstrate
that
can
be
synthesized
via
mechanochemical
method
using
ammonia–water
CO2
an
ambient
environment.
Without
extra
catalysts,
ZrO2
texture
jar
grinding
balls
has
crucial
mechanocatalytic
effect
direct
synthesis.
Experimental
data
coupled
with
theoretical
calculation
results
indicate
mechano-induced
oxygen
vacancies
(OV)
within
(101)
crystal
plane
play
pivotal
role
in
formation.
These
notably
reduce
energy
barrier
for
generation
*NH2
subsequent
decomposition
NH2COOH,
thereby
facilitating
more
energy-efficient
process.
This
work
presents
novel
synthesizing
mild
conditions,
offering
potential
cost-effective
alternatives
production.
