Photocatalytic
hydrogen
production
is
a
promising
strategy
to
solve
the
energy
crisis
and
environmental
issues.
Herein,
an
efficient
photocatalyst
consisting
of
MoP
quantum
dots
Pt
nanoclusters
dual
cocatalysts
anchored
on
polymeric
carbon
nitride
matrix
(denoted
as
Mo–Pt/CN)
designed
for
achieving
boosted
photocatalytic
H2
production.
Benefiting
from
synergy
cocatalysts,
Mo–Pt/CN
delivers
impressive
evolution
rate
11.26
mmol·g-1·h-1,
which
6.43
25.02
times
higher
than
those
Pt/CN
Mo/CN
photocatalyst,
respectively.
Systematic
experiment
combining
with
theoretical
calculation
reveal
that
enhanced
activity
attributes
asymmetrically
geometrical
deployment
between
MoP–Pt
NCs
induce
asymmetric
charge
distributions
tailor
d-band
center
optimize
adsorption
behavior
H2O*
H*
intermediates
Mo–Pt
sites,
respectively,
thus
facilitating
activation–dissociation
simultaneously
thermoneutral
free
(ΔGH*)
speeding
up
kinetics.
Photothermal
catalysis
is
an
emerging
field
with
significant
potential
for
sustainable
chemical
production
processes.
The
merger
of
single-atom
catalysts
(SACs)
and
photothermal
has
garnered
widespread
attention
its
ability
to
achieve
precise
bond
activation
superior
catalytic
performance.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
the
recent
progress
SACs
in
catalysis,
focusing
on
their
underlying
mechanisms
applications.
dynamic
structural
evolution
during
processes
highlighted,
current
advancements
future
perspectives
design,
screening,
scaling
up
are
discussed.
aims
provide
insights
into
continued
development
this
rapidly
evolving
field.
Photocatalytic
hydrogen
production
is
a
promising
strategy
to
solve
the
energy
crisis
and
environmental
issues.
Herein,
an
efficient
photocatalyst
consisting
of
MoP
quantum
dots
Pt
nanoclusters
dual
cocatalysts
anchored
on
polymeric
carbon
nitride
matrix
(denoted
as
Mo–Pt/CN)
designed
for
achieving
boosted
photocatalytic
H2
production.
Benefiting
from
synergy
cocatalysts,
Mo–Pt/CN
delivers
impressive
evolution
rate
11.26
mmol·g-1·h-1,
which
6.43
25.02
times
higher
than
those
Pt/CN
Mo/CN
photocatalyst,
respectively.
Systematic
experiment
combining
with
theoretical
calculation
reveal
that
enhanced
activity
attributes
asymmetrically
geometrical
deployment
between
MoP–Pt
NCs
induce
asymmetric
charge
distributions
tailor
d-band
center
optimize
adsorption
behavior
H2O*
H*
intermediates
Mo–Pt
sites,
respectively,
thus
facilitating
activation–dissociation
simultaneously
thermoneutral
free
(ΔGH*)
speeding
up
kinetics.
