Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 18, 2025
In
this
study,
we
introduce
a
highly
effective
non-metallic
iodine
single-atom
catalyst
(SAC),
referred
to
as
I-NC,
which
is
strategically
confined
within
nitrogen-doped
carbon
(NC)
scaffold.
This
configuration
features
distinctive
C-I
coordination
that
optimizes
the
electronic
structure
of
nitrogen-adjacent
sites.
As
result,
arrangement
enhances
electron
transfer
from
peroxymonosulfate
(PMS)
active
sites,
particularly
electron-deficient
carbon.
followed
by
deprotonation
process
generates
radical
(SO5•-).
Subsequently,
SO5•-
undergoes
disproportionation
reaction,
leading
production
singlet
oxygen
(1O2).
Furthermore,
energy
barrier
for
rate-limiting
step
generation
in
I-NC
significantly
lower
at
1.45
eV,
compared
1.65
eV
NC
reduction
effectively
overcomes
kinetic
obstacles,
thereby
facilitating
an
enhanced
1O2.
Consequently,
exhibits
remarkable
catalytic
efficiency
and
unmatched
reactivity
PMS
activation.
leads
accelerated
degradation
pollutants,
evidenced
relatively
high
observed
rate
constant
(kobs
~
0.436
min-1)
other
metallic
SACs.
study
offers
valuable
insights
into
rational
design
SACs,
showcasing
their
promising
potential
Fenton-like
reactions
water
treatment
applications.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
57(41), P. 15667 - 15679
Published: Oct. 6, 2023
The
nanoconfinement
effect
in
Fenton-like
reactions
shows
great
potential
environmental
remediation,
but
the
construction
of
confinement
structure
and
corresponding
mechanism
are
rarely
elucidated
systematically.
Herein,
we
proposed
a
novel
peroxymonosulfate
(PMS)
activation
system
employing
single
Fe
atom
supported
on
mesoporous
N-doped
carbon
(FeSA-MNC,
specific
surface
area
=
1520.9
m2/g),
which
could
accelerate
catalytic
oxidation
process
via
surface-confinement
effect.
degradation
activity
confined
was
remarkably
increased
by
34.6
times
compared
to
its
analogue
unconfined
system.
generation
almost
100%
high-valent
iron-oxo
species
identified
18O
isotope-labeled
experiments,
quenching
tests,
probe
methods.
density
functional
theory
illustrated
that
narrows
gap
between
d-band
center
Fermi
level
atom,
strengthens
charge
transfer
rate
at
reaction
interface
reduces
free
energy
barrier
for
PMS
activation.
exhibited
excellent
pollutant
efficiency,
robust
resistance
coexisting
matter,
adaptation
wide
pH
range
(3.0-11.0)
various
temperature
environments
(5-40
°C).
Finally,
FeSA-MNC/PMS
achieve
sulfamethoxazole
removal
without
significant
performance
decline
after
10,000-bed
volumes.
This
work
provides
insights
into
chemistry
guides
design
superior
systems
remediation.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(32)
Published: March 22, 2024
Abstract
Electrocatalytic
nitrogen
reduction
technology
seamlessly
aligns
with
the
principles
of
environmentally
friendly
chemical
production.
In
this
paper,
a
comprehensive
review
recent
advancements
in
electrocatalytic
NH
3
synthesis
utilizing
single‐atom
catalysts
(SACs)
is
offered.
Into
research
and
applications
three
categories
SACs:
noble
metals
(Ru,
Au,
Rh,
Ag),
transition
(Fe,
Mo,
Cr,
Co,
Sn,
Y,
Nb),
nonmetallic
(B)
context
ammonia
delved.
In‐depth
insights
into
material
preparation
methods,
coordination
patterns,
characteristics
reaction
(NRR)
are
provided.
The
systematic
comparison
capabilities
various
SAC
types
offers
framework
for
their
integration
NRR.
Additionally,
challenges,
potential
solutions,
future
prospects
incorporating
SACs
endeavors
discussed.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(20)
Published: March 13, 2024
The
main
group
metals
are
commonly
perceived
as
catalytically
inert
in
the
context
of
oxygen
reduction
reactions
(ORR)
due
to
delocalized
valence
orbitals.
Regulating
local
environment
and
structure
metal
center
coordinated
by
nitrogen
ligands
(M-N
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
121(23)
Published: May 30, 2024
Single-atom
catalysts
(SACs)
with
atomic
dispersion
active
sites
have
exhibited
huge
potentials
in
peroxymonosulfate
(PMS)-based
Fenton-like
chemistry
water
purification.
However,
four-N
coordination
metal
(MN
4
)
moieties
often
suffer
from
such
problems
as
low
selectivity
and
narrow
workable
pH.
How
to
construct
SACs
a
controllable
strategy
optimized
electronic
structures
is
of
great
challenge.
Herein,
an
innovative
(i.e.,
the
“4
+
1”
fabrication)
was
devised
precisely
modulate
first-shell
coordinated
microenvironment
FeN
SAC
using
additional
N
(SA-FeN
5
).
This
leads
almost
100%
selective
formation
high-valent
iron-oxo
[Fe(IV)═O]
(steady-state
concentration:
2.00
×
10
−8
M)
SA-FeN
/PMS
system.
In-depth
theoretical
calculations
unveil
that
configuration
optimizes
electron
distribution
monatomic
Fe
sites,
which
thus
fosters
PMS
adsorption
reduces
energy
barrier
for
Fe(IV)═O
generation.
then
attached
polyvinylidene
difluoride
membrane
continuous
flow
device,
showing
long-term
abatement
microcontaminant.
work
furnishes
general
effective
activation
metal-oxo
species
generation
by
high
N-coordination
number
regulation
SACs,
would
provide
guidance
rational
design
superior
environmental
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58(21), P. 9393 - 9403
Published: May 15, 2024
Carbon-based
single-atom
catalysts
(SACs)
have
been
gradually
introduced
in
heterogeneous
catalytic
ozonation
(HCO),
but
the
interface
mechanism
of
O3
activation
on
catalyst
surface
is
still
ambiguous,
especially
effect
a
hydroxyl
group
(M–OH)
at
metal
sites.
Herein,
we
combined
theoretical
calculations
with
experimental
verifications
to
comprehensively
investigate
mechanisms
series
conventional
SAC
structures
N-doped
nanocarbon
substrates
(MN4–NCs,
where
M
=
Mn,
Fe,
Co,
Ni).
The
synergetic
manipulation
atom
and
M–OH
pathways
was
paid
particular
attention.
tends
directly
interact
MnN4–NC,
FeN4–NC,
NiN4–NC
catalysts,
among
which
MnN4–NC
has
best
activity
for
its
relatively
lower
energy
barrier
(0.62
eV)
more
active
surface-adsorbed
oxygen
species
(Oads).
On
CoN4–NC
catalyst,
direct
interaction
site
energetically
infeasible,
can
be
activated
generate
Oads
or
HO2
from
indirect
participation
results
showed
that
90.7
82.3%
total
organic
carbon
(TOC)
removed
within
40
min
during
p-hydroxybenzoic
acid
respectively.
Phosphate
quenching,
characterization,
EPR
measurement
further
supported
prediction.
This
contribution
provides
fundamental
insights
into
SACs,
methods
ideals
could
helpful
future
studies
environmental
catalysis.