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Jia G, Zhang Y, Yu JC, Guo Z. Asymmetric Atomic Dual-Sites for Photocatalytic CO 2 Reduction. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2403153. [PMID: 39039977 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Atomically dispersed active sites in a photocatalyst offer unique advantages such as locally tuned electronic structures, quantum size effects, and maximum utilization of atomic species. Among these, asymmetric atomic dual-sites are of particular interest because their asymmetric charge distribution generates a local built-in electric potential to enhance charge separation and transfer. Moreover, the dual sites provide flexibility for tuning complex multielectron and multireaction pathways, such as CO2 reduction reactions. The coordination of dual sites opens new possibilities for engineering the structure-activity-selectivity relationship. This comprehensive overview discusses efficient and sustainable photocatalysis processes in photocatalytic CO2 reduction, focusing on strategic active-site design and future challenges. It serves as a timely reference for the design and development of photocatalytic conversion processes, specifically exploring the utilization of asymmetric atomic dual-sites for complex photocatalytic conversion pathways, here exemplified by the conversion of CO2 into valuable chemicals.
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- Guangri Jia
- Department of Chemistry and HKU-CAS Joint Laboratory on New Materials, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and HKU-CAS Joint Laboratory on New Materials, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry and HKU-CAS Joint Laboratory on New Materials, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, P. R. China
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Kment Š, Bakandritsos A, Tantis I, Kmentová H, Zuo Y, Henrotte O, Naldoni A, Otyepka M, Varma RS, Zbořil R. Single Atom Catalysts Based on Earth-Abundant Metals for Energy-Related Applications. Chem Rev 2024. [PMID: 38967551 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.4c00155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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Anthropogenic activities related to population growth, economic development, technological advances, and changes in lifestyle and climate patterns result in a continuous increase in energy consumption. At the same time, the rare metal elements frequently deployed as catalysts in energy related processes are not only costly in view of their low natural abundance, but their availability is often further limited due to geopolitical reasons. Thus, electrochemical energy storage and conversion with earth-abundant metals, mainly in the form of single-atom catalysts (SACs), are highly relevant and timely technologies. In this review the application of earth-abundant SACs in electrochemical energy storage and electrocatalytic conversion of chemicals to fuels or products with high energy content is discussed. The oxygen reduction reaction is also appraised, which is primarily harnessed in fuel cell technologies and metal-air batteries. The coordination, active sites, and mechanistic aspects of transition metal SACs are analyzed for two-electron and four-electron reaction pathways. Further, the electrochemical water splitting with SACs toward green hydrogen fuel is discussed in terms of not only hydrogen evolution reaction but also oxygen evolution reaction. Similarly, the production of ammonia as a clean fuel via electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction reaction is portrayed, highlighting the potential of earth-abundant single metal species.
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- Štĕpán Kment
- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Nanotechnology Centre, Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies, VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Nanotechnology Centre, Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies, VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Department of Chemistry and NIS Centre, University of Turin, Turin, Italy 10125
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- IT4Innovations, VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Palacký University, Křížkovského 511/8, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Nanotechnology Centre, Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies, VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
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Guo J, Yang J, Xiang Z, Zhai H, Chen W. An asymmetrically coordinated Zn-Co diatomic site catalyst for efficient hydrogen evolution reactions. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:6320-6323. [PMID: 38819333 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc01832j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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We propose an innovative preparation method, namely, a two-step pyrolysis process, to synthesize Zn-Co bimetallic catalysts with excellent hydrogen evolution performance. In the synthesized Zn1Co1-SNC catalyst, there exists a strong interaction between Zn and Co, along with synergistic effects with S/N atoms, collectively promoting the stability of the catalyst structure. Experimental results demonstrate that the overpotential of this catalyst at 10 mA cm-2 current density is only 49 mV, and it maintains excellent hydrogen evolution performance even after 5000 cycles.
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- Jinhong Guo
- Energy & Catalysis Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China.
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- Energy & Catalysis Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China.
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- Energy & Catalysis Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China.
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- Energy & Catalysis Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China.
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- Energy & Catalysis Center, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China.
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Chai Y, Chen S, Chen Y, Wei F, Cao L, Lin J, Li L, Liu X, Lin S, Wang X, Zhang T. Dual-Atom Catalyst with N-Colligated Zn 1Co 1 Species as Dominant Active Sites for Propane Dehydrogenation. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:263-273. [PMID: 38109718 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c08616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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Dual-atom catalysts (DACs) with paired active sites can provide unique intrinsic properties for heterogeneous catalysis, but the synergy of the active centers remains to be elucidated. Here, we develop a high-performance DAC with Zn1Co1 species anchored on nitrogen-doped carbon (Zn1Co1/NC) as the dominant active site for the propane dehydrogenation (PDH) reaction. It exhibits several times higher turnover frequency (TOF) of C3H8 conversion and enhanced C3H6 selectivity compared to Zn1/NC or Co1/NC with only a single-atom site. Various experimental and theoretical studies suggest that the enhanced PDH performance stems from the promoted activation of the C-H bond of C3H8 triggered by the electronic interaction between Zn1 and Co1 colligated by N species. Moreover, the dynamic sinking of the Zn1 site and rising of the Co1 site, together with the steric effect of the dissociated H species at the bridged N during the PDH reaction, provides a feasible channel for C3H6 desorption through the more exposed Co1 site, thereby boosting the selectivity. This work provides a promising strategy for designing robust hetero DACs to simultaneously increase activity and selectivity in the PDH reaction.
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- Yicong Chai
- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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Chen Y, Lin J, Pan Q, Liu X, Ma T, Wang X. Inter-Metal Interaction of Dual-Atom Catalysts in Heterogeneous Catalysis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202306469. [PMID: 37312248 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202306469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Dual-atom catalysts (DACs) have been a new frontier in heterogeneous catalysis due to their unique intrinsic properties. The synergy between dual atoms provides flexible active sites, promising to enhance performance and even catalyze more complex reactions. However, precisely regulating active site structure and uncovering dual-atom metal interaction remain grand challenges. In this review, we clarify the significance of the inter-metal interaction of DACs based on the understanding of active center structures. Three diatomic configurations are elaborated, including isolated dual single-atom, N/O-bridged dual-atom, and direct dual-metal bonding interaction. Subsequently, the up-to-date progress in heterogeneous oxidation reactions, hydrogenation/dehydrogenation reactions, electrocatalytic reactions, and photocatalytic reactions are summarized. The structure-activity relationship between DACs and catalytic performance is then discussed at an atomic level. Finally, the challenges and future directions to engineer the structure of DACs are discussed. This review will offer new prospects for the rational design of efficient DACs toward heterogeneous catalysis.
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- Yang Chen
- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
- Institute of Clean Energy Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110036, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Institute of Clean Energy Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110036, China
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- Institute of Clean Energy Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Liaoning University, Shenyang, 110036, China
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- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3122, Australia
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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Pu T, Ding J, Zhang F, Wang K, Cao N, Hensen EJM, Xie P. Dual Atom Catalysts for Energy and Environmental Applications. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202305964. [PMID: 37277990 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202305964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The pursuit of high metal utilization in heterogeneous catalysis has triggered the burgeoning interest of various atomically dispersed catalysts. Our aim in this review is to assess key recent findings in the synthesis, characterization, structure-property relationship and computational studies of dual-atom catalysts (DACs), which cover the full spectrum of applications in thermocatalysis, electrocatalysis and photocatalysis. In particular, combination of qualitative and quantitative characterization with cooperation with DFT insights, synergies and superiorities of DACs compare to counterparts, high-throughput catalyst exploration and screening with machine-learning algorithms are highlighted. Undoubtably, it would be wise to expect more fascinating developments in the field of DACs as tunable catalysts.
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- Tiancheng Pu
- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
- Laboratory of Inorganic Materials and Catalysis, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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- Laboratory of Inorganic Materials and Catalysis, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China
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Guan X, Song E, Gao W. Modulating the Catalytic Properties of Bimetallic Atomic Catalysts: Role of Dangling Bonds and Charging. CHEMSUSCHEM 2023; 16:e202202267. [PMID: 36792532 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202202267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Bimetallic atomic catalysts (BACs) exhibit great potential in CO2 electroreduction. However, modulation and improvement of their catalytic performance are still challenging. To address these issues, an intrinsic descriptor ψ based on the valence properties of active centers was used. The role of the dangling bonds and charging in modulating the catalytic properties of BACs called M1 M2 -N6 -G (M1 =Ru and Fe) was studied. It was shown that linear relationships between the adsorption energy of the C-species are broken under the effect of the dangling bonds and that they are restored with charging. However, charging has minor effects on the adsorption of the O-species. These findings enable screening promising BACs for CH3 OH production. This research provides effective schemes for modulating the properties of catalysts, which is beneficial to enriching high-performance catalysts for various reactions.
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- Xin Guan
- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 130022, Changchun, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, 130022, Changchun, P. R. China
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Meng Y, Huang H, Zhang Y, Cao Y, Lu H, Li X. Recent advances in the theoretical studies on the electrocatalytic CO2 reduction based on single and double atoms. Front Chem 2023; 11:1172146. [PMID: 37056353 PMCID: PMC10086683 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1172146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Excess of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere poses a significant threat to the global climate. Therefore, the electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) is important to reduce the burden on the environment and provide possibilities for developing new energy sources. However, highly active and selective catalysts are needed to effectively catalyze product synthesis with high adhesion value. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) and double-atom catalysts (DACs) have attracted much attention in the field of electrocatalysis due to their high activity, strong selectivity, and high atomic utilization. This review summarized the research progress of electrocatalytic CO2RR related to different types of SACs and DACs. The emphasis was laid on the catalytic reaction mechanism of SACs and DACs using the theoretical calculation method. Furthermore, the influences of solvation and electrode potential were studied to simulate the real electrochemical environment to bridge the gap between experiments and computations. Finally, the current challenges and future development prospects were summarized and prospected for CO2RR to lay the foundation for the theoretical research of SACs and DACs in other aspects.
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- Yuxiao Meng
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green−Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Industrial Catalysis, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
- College of Biological Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green−Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Industrial Catalysis, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
- College of Biological Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Biological Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Biological Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
- *Correspondence: Yongyong Cao, ; Hanfeng Lu, ; Xi Li,
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green−Chemical Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Industrial Catalysis, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yongyong Cao, ; Hanfeng Lu, ; Xi Li,
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- College of Biological Chemical Science and Engineering, Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
- *Correspondence: Yongyong Cao, ; Hanfeng Lu, ; Xi Li,
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Li WH, Yang J, Wang D. Long-Range Interactions in Diatomic Catalysts Boosting Electrocatalysis. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202213318. [PMID: 36199272 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202213318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The simultaneous presence of two active metal centres in diatomic catalysts (DACs) leads to the occurrence of specific interactions between active sites. Such interactions, referred to as long-range interactions (LRIs), play an important role in determining the rate and selectivity of a reaction. The optimal combination of metal centres must be determined to achieve the targeted efficiency. To date, various types of DACs have been synthesised and applied in electrochemistry. However, LRIs have not been systematically summarised. Herein, the regulation, mechanism, and electrocatalytic applications of LRIs are comprehensively summarised and discussed. In addition to the basic information above, the challenges, opportunities, and future development of LRIs in DACs are proposed in order to present an overall view and reference for future research.
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- Wen-Hao Li
- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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