Designing sites in heterogeneous catalysis: are we reaching selectivities competitive with those of homogeneous catalysts?
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A critical review of different prominent nanotechnologies adapted to catalysis is provided,
with focus on how they contribute to the improvement of selectivity in heterogeneous …
with focus on how they contribute to the improvement of selectivity in heterogeneous …
Noble-metal nanocrystals with controlled shapes for catalytic and electrocatalytic applications
The successful synthesis of noble-metal nanocrystals with controlled shapes offers many
opportunities to not only maneuver their physicochemical properties but also optimize their …
opportunities to not only maneuver their physicochemical properties but also optimize their …
Breaking adsorption-energy scaling limitations of electrocatalytic nitrate reduction on intermetallic CuPd nanocubes by machine-learned insights
The electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) to ammonia is an essential step
toward restoring the globally disrupted nitrogen cycle. In search of highly efficient …
toward restoring the globally disrupted nitrogen cycle. In search of highly efficient …
Mastering the surface strain of platinum catalysts for efficient electrocatalysis
Platinum (Pt) has found wide use as an electrocatalyst for sustainable energy conversion
systems,–. The activity of Pt is controlled by its electronic structure (typically, the d-band …
systems,–. The activity of Pt is controlled by its electronic structure (typically, the d-band …
Structure sensitivity of Pd facets for enhanced electrochemical nitrate reduction to ammonia
The design of electrocatalysts capable of selectively reducing nitrate to ammonia is gaining
interest as a means of transforming waste into fertilizers. However, most prior investigations …
interest as a means of transforming waste into fertilizers. However, most prior investigations …
Colloidal synthesis of metal nanocrystals: from asymmetrical growth to symmetry breaking
Nanocrystals offer a unique platform for tailoring the physicochemical properties of solid
materials to enhance their performances in various applications. While most work on …
materials to enhance their performances in various applications. While most work on …
Single-atom site catalysts for environmental catalysis
In recent decades, the environmental protection and long-term sustainability have become
the focus of attention due to the increasing pollution generated by the intense …
the focus of attention due to the increasing pollution generated by the intense …
Light-induced selective hydrogenation over PdAg nanocages in hollow MOF microenvironment
Selective hydrogenation with high efficiency under ambient conditions remains a long-
standing challenge. Here, a yolk–shell nanostructured catalyst, PdAg@ ZIF-8, featuring …
standing challenge. Here, a yolk–shell nanostructured catalyst, PdAg@ ZIF-8, featuring …
Towards dense single-atom catalysts for future automotive applications
CO oxidation is an important primary reaction in automotive catalysis, and has been studied
extensively since the 1970s because of its fundamental nature and technological relevance …
extensively since the 1970s because of its fundamental nature and technological relevance …
Nanostructured Materials for Heterogeneous Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction and their Related Reaction Mechanisms
The gradually increased concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere has been
recognized as the primary culprit for the rise of the global mean temperature. In recent years …
recognized as the primary culprit for the rise of the global mean temperature. In recent years …