Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
135(50)
Published: Oct. 30, 2023
Abstract
Solar‐to‐chemical
energy
conversion
under
weak
solar
irradiation
is
generally
difficult
to
meet
the
heat
demand
of
CO
2
reduction.
Herein,
a
new
concentrated
solar‐driven
photothermal
system
coupling
dual‐metal
single‐atom
catalyst
(DSAC)
with
adjacent
Ni−N
4
and
Fe−N
pair
sites
designed
for
boosting
gas‐solid
reduction
H
O
simulated
irradiation,
even
ambient
sunlight.
As
expected,
(Ni,
Fe)−N−C
DSAC
exhibits
superior
catalytic
performance
(86.16
μmol
g
−1
h
),
CH
(135.35
)
3
OH
(59.81
which
are
equivalent
1.70‐fold,
1.27‐fold
1.23‐fold
higher
than
those
Fe−N−C
catalyst,
respectively.
Based
on
theoretical
simulations,
Fermi
level
d‐band
center
Fe
atom
efficiently
regulated
in
non‐interacting
Ni
dual‐atom
electronic
interaction
through
electron
orbital
hybridization
DSAC.
Crucially,
distance
between
atoms
Ni−N−N−Fe
configuration
means
that
additional
as
active
site
contributes
main
*COOH
*HCO
dissociation
optimize
corresponding
barriers
reaction
process,
leading
specific
dual
pathways
(COOH
HCO
pathways)
initial
production.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(50)
Published: Oct. 30, 2023
Solar-to-chemical
energy
conversion
under
weak
solar
irradiation
is
generally
difficult
to
meet
the
heat
demand
of
CO2
reduction.
Herein,
a
new
concentrated
solar-driven
photothermal
system
coupling
dual-metal
single-atom
catalyst
(DSAC)
with
adjacent
Ni-N4
and
Fe-N4
pair
sites
designed
for
boosting
gas-solid
reduction
H2
O
simulated
irradiation,
even
ambient
sunlight.
As
expected,
(Ni,
Fe)-N-C
DSAC
exhibits
superior
catalytic
performance
CO
(86.16
μmol
g-1
h-1
),
CH4
(135.35
)
CH3
OH
(59.81
which
are
equivalent
1.70-fold,
1.27-fold
1.23-fold
higher
than
those
Fe-N-C
catalyst,
respectively.
Based
on
theoretical
simulations,
Fermi
level
d-band
center
Fe
atom
efficiently
regulated
in
non-interacting
Ni
dual-atom
electronic
interaction
through
electron
orbital
hybridization
DSAC.
Crucially,
distance
between
atoms
Ni-N-N-Fe
configuration
means
that
additional
as
active
site
contributes
main
*COOH
*HCO3
dissociation
optimize
corresponding
barriers
reaction
process,
leading
specific
dual
pathways
(COOH
HCO3
pathways)
initial
production.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(37)
Published: Aug. 6, 2023
Abstract
Atomically
precise
composite
site‐based
catalysts
with
new
electrocatalytic
synergistic
mechanisms
and
enhanced
activities
have
emerged
as
a
frontier
in
the
electrocatalysis
community.
This
topical
review
focuses
on
recent
research
advances
of
atomically
metal
sites‐based
electrocatalysts.
work
first
demonstrates
an
overview
configurations
sites,
including
discussion
advanced
methods
employed
for
understanding
sites.
The
then
provides
comprehensive
organization
previously
reported
methodologies
synthesizing
electrocatalysts
Representative
case
studies
are
provided,
starting
from
simple
one‐step
pyrolysis
strategy
to
species‐by‐species
multi‐step
strategy.
Based
preceding
discussions
catalyst
materials,
further
discusses
unique
raised
by
that
different
routine
single
species
systems
mainly
involve
oxygen
reduction
reaction,
evolution
hydrogen
nitrogen
carbon
dioxide
reaction.
themes
this
section
include
true
active
center
determination
sites
various
types
synergy
mechanisms.
Finally,
critical
unanswered
questions
remaining
challenges,
well
promising
underexplored
directions
identified.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(25)
Published: March 18, 2024
Abstract
Petroleum,
as
the
“lifeblood”
of
industrial
development,
is
important
energy
source
and
raw
material.
The
selective
transformation
petroleum
into
high‐end
chemicals
great
significance,
but
still
exists
enormous
challenges.
Single‐atom
catalysts
(SACs)
with
100%
atom
utilization
homogeneous
active
sites,
promise
a
broad
application
in
petrochemical
processes.
Herein,
research
systematically
summarizes
recent
progress
SACs
catalytic
reaction,
proposes
role
structural
design
enhancing
performance,
elucidates
reaction
mechanisms
conversion
processes,
reveals
high
activity
origins
at
atomic
scale.
Finally,
key
challenges
are
summarized
an
outlook
on
design,
identification
appropriate
artificial
intelligence
technology
provided
for
achieving
scale‐up
process.
EES Catalysis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(1), P. 71 - 93
Published: Oct. 13, 2023
We
use
an
alchemical
furnace
as
the
main
concept,
with
three
pillars
representing
general
synthesis
strategies
for
SACs.
The
four
“elixirs”
within
chamber
represent
diverse
regulation
SACs
in
CO
2
RR
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Abstract
Atomically
dispersed
materials
have
been
a
thriving
research
field
due
to
their
maximum
atomic
utilization
and
remarkable
performance
in
energy
conversion
storage
systems.
Owing
the
large
radius,
strong
oxophilicity,
unique
electronic
properties,
rare‐earth
(RE)
elements
widely
investigated
as
oxide
carriers
promoters
atomically
manipulate
regulate
structure
of
active
species.
Single‐atom
state
with
an
adjustable
coordination
environment
on
N‐doped
carbon
endows
RE
metals
special
states
outstanding
catalytic
performances.
A
thorough
comprehension
modulation
mechanism
paves
way
for
construction
advanced
RE‐based
electrocatalysts
high
activity,
stability,
selectivity.
This
review
provides
widespread
insight
into
roles
modulating
properties
combined
structure–performance
relationship
electrocatalysis
processes.
The
characteristic
physical
chemical
are
highlighted,
synthetic
strategy
is
discussed.
Finally,
summary
perspectives
rational
design
development
highly
efficient
catalysts
proposed.
aims
provide
guideline
promoting
effective
functional
materials.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 22, 2025
Abstract
Single‐atom
nanozymes
exhibit
unique
enzymatic
activity
due
to
their
active
centers,
which
resemble
those
of
natural
metalloenzymes.
The
design
the
anchoring
sites
single‐atom
centers
is
an
important
factor
that
affects
loading
capacity
and
catalytic
activity.
Herein,
para‐nitrogen‐doped
graphyne
with
diamond
cavity
used
as
support,
tellurium
atoms
are
then
anchored
in
nitrogen‐containing
cavities,
akin
chess
pieces
placed
on
a
chessboard
grid.
Due
pre‐designed
regular
sites,
site‐defined
nanozyme
(Te
SAN)
achieves
high
Te
19.21
wt.%.
Therefore,
SAN
shows
good
peroxidase‐like
To
explain
enhanced
activity,
density
functional
theory
calculations
performed
results
demonstrate
doping
enhances
by
lower
Gibbs
free
energy
barrier
for
formation
•OH,
key
intermediate
Finally,
based
inhibitory
effect
bisphenols
SAN‐based
sensor
array
successfully
identifies
five
bisphenols,
holding
potential
on‐site
food
safety
monitoring.
single
this
work
provides
new
ideas
precisely
controlling
synthesis
nanozymes,
exploring
action
mechanisms,
enhancing
activities.