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Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have attracted extensive research interest owing to their maximized atom utilization efficiency and unique electronic structures. SACs usually display superior catalytic properties compared to their nanoparticle counterparts. This is because the atomically distributed atoms have significantly enhanced interactions with the main catalyst component. Moreover, the simplicity and uniformity of the SACs offer great convenience for theoretically understanding of catalysis at the atomic level. Therefore, it is very necessary to create a platform for discussing the developments of novel preparation methods and applications of SACs.
The goals of this research topic include: (1) the development of large-scale preparation methods with low cost and good repeatability for the SACs, and (2) the development of SACs with enhanced activity, selectivity, and stability that meet requirements in industrial catalysis. At present, various preparation methods and applications of SACs have been developed. However, these methods often involve the harsh conditions, including high temperature, toxic and expensive chemicals, and large energy consumption. Moreover, the applied researches mainly focus on electrocatalysis and photocatalysis, and there are still very rare reports on industrial catalysis. Therefore, green and energy-saving strategies to synthesize the SACs is highly demanded, and it is also expected that applied researches can focus on industrialized reactions or reactions with great application potential.
This research topic aims to present state-of-the-art synthetic strategies for various SACs, their structure, and catalytic use in heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis. The low-cost and simple synthetic methods of SACs and their applications in industrial catalytic reactions are especially concerned, which is helpful for realizing the large-scale preparation of SACs and promoting their applications in industrial catalysis.
We welcome original research, review, mini-review, and perspective papers on areas that may include, but not limited to:
• Synthetic strategies for various SACs
• Characterizations of SACs
• SACs for NOx reduction by CO
• SACs for CO2 reduction
• SACs for CO reduction
• SACs for CH4 activation
• SACs for H2 generation
• SACS for water-gas shift
• SACS for N2 conversion
The goals of this research topic include: (1) the development of large-scale preparation methods with low cost and good repeatability for the SACs, and (2) the development of SACs with enhanced activity, selectivity, and stability that meet requirements in industrial catalysis. At present, various preparation methods and applications of SACs have been developed. However, these methods often involve the harsh conditions, including high temperature, toxic and expensive chemicals, and large energy consumption. Moreover, the applied researches mainly focus on electrocatalysis and photocatalysis, and there are still very rare reports on industrial catalysis. Therefore, green and energy-saving strategies to synthesize the SACs is highly demanded, and it is also expected that applied researches can focus on industrialized reactions or reactions with great application potential.
This research topic aims to present state-of-the-art synthetic strategies for various SACs, their structure, and catalytic use in heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis. The low-cost and simple synthetic methods of SACs and their applications in industrial catalytic reactions are especially concerned, which is helpful for realizing the large-scale preparation of SACs and promoting their applications in industrial catalysis.
We welcome original research, review, mini-review, and perspective papers on areas that may include, but not limited to:
• Synthetic strategies for various SACs
• Characterizations of SACs
• SACs for NOx reduction by CO
• SACs for CO2 reduction
• SACs for CO reduction
• SACs for CH4 activation
• SACs for H2 generation
• SACS for water-gas shift
• SACS for N2 conversion
Keywords: Single-atom catalysts; heterogeneous catalysis; homogenous catalysis; industrial catalysis; synthetic strategies; catalytic performance
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