Isolated atoms featuring unique reactivity are at the heart of enzymatic and homogeneous
catalysts. In contrast, although the concept has long existed, single-atom heterogeneous …

The chemistry of vanadium has seen remarkable activity in the past 50 years. In the present
review, reactions catalyzed by homogeneous and supported vanadium complexes from …

H2 dissociation plays crucial roles in catalytic hydrogenation reactions and hydrogen
storage. Metal-nanoparticle-based heterogeneous catalysts often dissociate H2 via a …

Transformation of syngas (H2/CO) and hydrogenation of CO2 into lower olefins are attractive
routes for chemical utilization of various carbon resources and CO2, but both suffer from …

Single atom catalysis (SAC) is a recent discipline of heterogeneous catalysis for which a
single atom on a surface is able to carry out various catalytic reactions. A kind of revolution …

The limited surface coverage and activity of active hydrides on oxide surfaces pose
challenges for efficient hydrogenation reactions. Herein, we quantitatively distinguish the …

Propane dehydrogenation (PDH) is promising for producing high value-added propylene.
The discovery of a more efficient, economical, and nontoxic PDH catalyst is of great …

With growing demand for propylene and increasing production of propane from shale gas,
the technologies of propylene production, including direct dehydrogenation and oxidative …

The development of more effective alkane dehydrogenation catalysts is a key technological
challenge for the production of olefins from shale gas, an abundant source of light …

Functional materials are the key enabling factor in the development of clean energy
technologies. Materials of particular interest, which are reviewed herein, are a class of …