Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
64(1)
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
Single-atom
nanozymes
(SAzymes)
with
ultrahigh
atom
utilization
efficiency
have
been
extensively
applied
in
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)-mediated
cancer
therapy.
However,
the
high
energy
barriers
of
reaction
intermediates
on
single-atom
sites
and
overexpressed
antioxidants
tumor
microenvironment
restrict
amplification
oxidative
stress,
resulting
unsatisfactory
therapeutic
efficacy.
Herein,
we
report
a
multi-enzyme
mimetic
MoCu
dual-atom
nanozyme
(MoCu
DAzyme)
various
catalytic
active
sites,
which
exhibits
peroxidase,
oxidase,
glutathione
(GSH)
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
phosphate
(NADPH)
oxidase
mimicking
activities.
Compared
Mo
SAzyme,
introduction
Cu
atoms,
formation
synergetic
effects
among
enhance
substrate
adsorption
reduce
barrier,
thereby
endowing
DAzyme
stronger
Benefiting
from
above
enzyme-like
activities,
can
not
only
generate
multiple
ROS,
but
also
deplete
GSH
block
its
regeneration
to
trigger
cascade
stress.
Additionally,
strong
optical
absorption
near-infrared
II
bio-window
endows
remarkable
photothermal
conversion
performance.
Consequently,
achieves
high-efficiency
synergistic
treatment
incorporating
collaborative
therapy
This
work
will
advance
applications
DAzymes
provide
valuable
insights
for
nanocatalytic
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(7), P. 2759 - 2803
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
catalytic
transformation
of
CO
2
into
valuable
fuels/chemicals
is
a
promising
and
economically
profitable
process
because
it
offers
an
alternative
toward
fossil
feedstocks
the
benefit
transforming
cycling
on
scale-up.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(9), P. 3170 - 3214
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
An
exclusive
review
focusing
on
catalysts
exhibiting
the
dinuclear
metal
synergistic
catalysis
(DMSC)
effect
for
energy
conversion
reactions
is
presented.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 13, 2024
Abstract
The
precise
structural
integration
of
single-atom
and
high-entropy-alloy
features
for
energy
electrocatalysis
is
highly
appealing
conversion,
yet
remains
a
grand
challenge.
Herein,
we
report
class
Mo-tailored
PdPtNiCuZn
nanosheets
with
dilute
Pt-Pt
ensembles
intrinsic
tensile
strain
(Mo
1
-PdPtNiCuZn)
as
efficient
electrocatalysts
enhancing
the
methanol
oxidation
reaction
catalysis.
as-made
Mo
-PdPtNiCuZn
delivers
an
extraordinary
mass
activity
24.55
A
mg
Pt
−1
11.62
Pd+Pt
,
along
impressive
long-term
durability.
planted
oxophilic
single
atoms
promoters
modify
electronic
structure
isolated
sites
in
host,
suppressing
formation
CO
adsorbates
steering
towards
formate
pathway.
Meanwhile,
synergistically
optimize
adsorption
behaviour
intermediates
to
achieve
more
energetically
favourable
pathway
minimize
barrier.
This
work
advances
design
atomically
catalytic
by
creating
new
paradigm
atom-tailored
high-entropy
alloys,
opening
encouraging
CO-tolerance
electrocatalysts.
JACS Au,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(3), P. 736 - 755
Published: Feb. 16, 2023
Single-atom
catalysts
(SACs)
are
emerging
as
the
most
promising
for
various
electrochemical
reactions.
The
isolated
dispersion
of
metal
atoms
enables
high
density
active
sites,
and
simplified
structure
makes
them
ideal
model
systems
to
study
structure–performance
relationships.
However,
activity
SACs
is
still
insufficient,
stability
usually
inferior
but
has
received
little
attention,
hindering
their
practical
applications
in
real
devices.
Moreover,
catalytic
mechanism
on
a
single
site
unclear,
leading
development
rely
trial-and-error
experiments.
How
can
one
break
current
bottleneck
sites
density?
further
increase
activity/stability
sites?
In
this
Perspective,
we
discuss
underlying
reasons
challenges
identify
precisely
controlled
synthesis
involving
designed
precursors
innovative
heat-treatment
techniques
key
high-performance
SACs.
addition,
advanced
operando
characterizations
theoretical
simulations
essential
uncovering
true
electrocatalytic
an
site.
Finally,
future
directions
that
may
arise
breakthroughs
discussed.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(7), P. 4803 - 4813
Published: Feb. 9, 2024
The
design
of
temperature-adaptive
Zn–air
batteries
(ZABs)
with
long
life
spans
and
high
energy
efficiencies
is
challenging
owing
to
sluggish
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
kinetics
an
unstable
Zn/electrolyte
interface.
Herein,
a
quasi-solid-state
ZAB
designed
by
combining
atomically
dispersed
Fe–N–C
catalysts
containing
pyridinic
N
vacancies
(FeNC-VN)
polarized
organo-hydrogel
electrolyte.
First-principles
calculation
predicts
that
adjacent
VN
sites
effectively
enhance
the
covalency
Fe–Nx
moieties
moderately
weaken
*OH
binding
energies,
significantly
boosting
ORR
stability.
In
situ
Raman
spectra
reveal
dynamic
evolution
*O2–
*OOH
on
FeNC-VN
cathode
in
aqueous
ZAB,
proving
4e–
associative
mechanism
dominant.
Moreover,
ethylene
glycol-modulated
electrolyte
forms
zincophilic
protective
layer
Zn
anode
surface
tailors
[Zn(H2O)6]2+
solvation
sheath,
guiding
epitaxial
deposition
Zn2+
(002)
plane
suppressing
side
reactions.
assembled
demonstrates
span
over
1076
h
at
2
mA
cm–2
−20
°C,
outperforming
most
reported
ZABs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(26)
Published: March 14, 2023
Non‐noble
iron‐nitrogen‐carbon
(Fe‐N‐C)
catalysts
have
been
explored
as
one
type
of
the
most
promising
alternatives
precious
platinum
(Pt)
in
catalyzing
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR).
However,
their
catalytic
ORR
activity
and
stability
still
cannot
meet
requirement
practical
applications.
Active
sites
such
are
key
factors
determining
performance.
This
review
gives
a
critical
overview
on
identification
understanding
active
sties
non‐pyrolytic
pyrolytic
Fe‐N‐C
terms
design
strategies,
synthesis,
characterization,
functional
mechanisms
performance
validation.
The
diversity
complexity
that
greatly
dominate
progress
include
Fe‐containing
(Fe‐based
nanoparticles
single‐atom
Fe‐species)
metal‐free
(heteroatoms
doping
defects).
Meanwhile,
synergistic
effects
also
discussed
this
with
emphasis
interaction
among
multiple
sites.
Although
substantial
endeavors
devoted
to
develop
efficient
catalysts,
some
challenges
remain.
To
facilitate
further
research
toward
applications,
perspectives
prospected
aspects
innovative
synthesis
methods,
active‐sites
modulation
high‐resolution
ex
situ/in
situ/operando
characterization
techniques,
theoretical
calculations,
so
on.
may
provide
guideline
for
identifying
developing
high‐performance
catalysts.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(22)
Published: March 9, 2023
Efficient
molecular
oxygen
activation
(MOA)
is
the
key
to
environmentally
friendly
catalytic
oxidation
reactions.
In
last
decade,
single-atomic-site
catalysts
(SASCs)
with
nearly
100
%
atomic
utilization
and
unique
electronic
structure
have
been
widely
investigated
for
MOA.
However,
single
active
site
makes
effect
unsatisfactory
difficult
deal
complex
Recently,
dual-atomic-site
(DASCs)
provided
a
new
idea
effective
of
(O2
)
due
more
diverse
sites
synergetic
interactions
among
adjacent
atoms.
this
review,
we
systematically
summarized
recent
research
progress
DASCs
MOA
in
heterogeneous
thermo-
electrocatalysis.
Finally,
look
forward
challenges
application
prospects
construction
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(20), P. 19514 - 19525
Published: Oct. 9, 2023
Single-atom
catalysts
(SACs)
are
regarded
as
promising
non-noble-metal
alternatives
for
the
oxygen
reduction
reaction
(ORR)
in
proton
exchange
membrane
fuel
cells
due
to
their
high
atom
utilization
efficiency
and
excellent
catalytic
properties.
However,
insufficient
long-term
stability
issues
of
SACs
under
working
conditions
seriously
hinder
practical
application.
In
this
perspective,
recent
progress
with
optimized
ORR
activity
is
first
reviewed.
Then,
possible
degradation
mechanisms
process
effective
strategies
improving
durability
summarized.
Finally,
some
challenges
opportunities
proposed
develop
stable
single-atom-based
electrocatalysts
future.