Molecules (Oct 2021)

Research Progress and Application of Single-Atom Catalysts: A Review

  • He He,
  • Hudson Haocheng Wang,
  • Junjian Liu,
  • Xujun Liu,
  • Weizun Li,
  • Yannan Wang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26216501
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 26, no. 21
p. 6501

Abstract

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Due to excellent performance properties such as strong activity and high selectivity, single-atom catalysts have been widely used in various catalytic reactions. Exploring the application of single-atom catalysts and elucidating their reaction mechanism has become a hot area of research. This article first introduces the structure and characteristics of single-atom catalysts, and then reviews recent preparation methods, characterization techniques, and applications of single-atom catalysts, including their application potential in electrochemistry and photocatalytic reactions. Finally, application prospects and future development directions of single-atom catalysts are outlined.

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