Strong metal–support interaction (SMSI) in supported metal catalysts, typically accompanied
by the formation of encapsulation layers over metal nanoparticles, has drawn intense …

Dramatically increased CO2 concentration from several point sources is perceived to cause
severe greenhouse effect towards the serious ongoing global warming with associated …

The dynamic interactions between noble metal particles and reducible metal-oxide supports
can depend on redox reactions with ambient gases. Transmission electron microscopy …

The surface structure of heterogeneous catalysts is closely associated with their catalytic
performance. Current efforts for structural modification mainly focus on improving the catalyst …

Solid catalysts usually consist of multicomponents, within which interfacial interactions have
been recognized as a key factor affecting structures and catalytic performance. Metal …

Encapsulation of metal nanoparticles by support-derived materials known as the classical
strong metal–support interaction (SMSI) often happens upon thermal treatment of supported …

Abstract Development of efficient catalysts for the direct hydrogenation of CO2 to methanol is
essential for the valorization of this abundant feedstock. Here we show that a silica …

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

The utilization of fossil fuels has enabled an unprecedented era of prosperity and
advancement of well-being for human society. However, the associated increase in …

The ever-increasing amount of anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions has resulted
in great environmental impacts. The selective hydrogenation of CO2 to methanol, the first …