Single-atom catalysts across the periodic table
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 …
catalysts. In contrast, although the concept has long existed, single-atom heterogeneous …
Single-atom alloy catalysis
Single-atom alloys (SAAs) play an increasingly significant role in the field of single-site
catalysis and are typically composed of catalytically active elements atomically dispersed in …
catalysis and are typically composed of catalytically active elements atomically dispersed in …
Rational design of copper-based single-atom alloy catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction
Electrochemical CO2-reduction reaction (CO2RR) is a promising way to alleviate energy
crisis and excessive carbon emission. The Cu-based electrocatalysts have been considered …
crisis and excessive carbon emission. The Cu-based electrocatalysts have been considered …
Mechanistic insights into nonoxidative ethanol dehydrogenation on NiCu single-atom alloys
Ethanol dehydrogenation presents a promising pathway toward the production of
acetaldehyde, a valuable building block in chemicals production. Under nonoxidative …
acetaldehyde, a valuable building block in chemicals production. Under nonoxidative …
Revealing the predominant surface facets of rough Cu electrodes under electrochemical conditions
Metal electrodes with rough surfaces are often found to convert CO or CO2 to hydrocarbons
and oxygenates with high selectivity and at high reaction rates in comparison with their …
and oxygenates with high selectivity and at high reaction rates in comparison with their …
Investigating spillover energy as a descriptor for single-atom alloy catalyst design
The identification of thermodynamic descriptors of catalytic performance is essential for the
rational design of heterogeneous catalysts. Here, we investigate how spillover energy, a …
rational design of heterogeneous catalysts. Here, we investigate how spillover energy, a …