Single-atom catalysis
Single-atom catalysis
Single-atom catalysis has emerged as a significant area of research in the field of heterogeneous catalysis due to its remarkable potential for enhancing catalytic efficiency and selectivity. This cutting-edge technique involves dispersion of metal atoms individually on a support material, leading to the creation of isolated active sites that exhibit unprecedented reactivity. By precisely controlling the coordination environment and geometric arrangement of single metal atoms, researchers can manipulate their electronic properties, modifying their binding energy with reactants and altering their reaction pathways. Moreover, single-atom catalysts offer outstanding stability against sintering and can perform reactions at lower temperatures, minimizing energy consumption and reducing environmental impact. Despite its nascent stage, this field shows great promise for applications ranging from energy conversion processes to industrial chemical synthesis. Continued advancements in characterization techniques and theoretical understanding will be critical for achieving further breakthroughs in single-atom catalysis and ultimately facilitating the development of efficient and sustainable technologies.
Keywords
· Low-nuclearity clusters
· Single Atom
· Synthesis
· Characterization
· Mechanisms