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Molecular design and coordination regulation of atomically dispersed bi-functional catalysts for oxygen electrocatalysis

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Mengran Wang et al.

Summary: This study developed a method to fabricate single Fe atom catalysts with good oxygen reduction activity. The FeN3S atomic sites induced charge redistribution, lowering the binding strength of oxygenated reaction intermediates and leading to improved reaction kinetics.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Modular Design of Highly Active Unitized Reversible Fuel Cell Electrocatalysts

Malte Klingenhof et al.

Summary: A modular, multicomponent catalyst design principle has been introduced and exemplified in the design of a three-component ORR/OER catalyst for URFCs. The catalyst system showed unprecedented catalytic performance and improved activity and stability compared to platinum group metal references in URFC cycling. Stepwise modular optimization of the OER component led to further improved performance, outperforming all previous materials in terms of combined overpotential and performance stability on the RDE scale.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Engineering Crystallinity and Oxygen Vacancies of Co(II) Oxide Nanosheets for High Performance and Robust Rechargeable Zn-Air Batteries

Yuhui Tian et al.

Summary: This study combines comprehensive characterizations and density functional theory calculations to investigate the roles of crystallinity and oxygen vacancy levels in Co(II) oxide on ORR and OER activities. The conversion of Co(OH)(2) into oxygen-defective amorphous-crystalline CoO nanosheets with controlled crystallinity and oxygen vacancy levels leads to significantly enhanced electrocatalytic activities. The introduction of amorphous structures and oxygen vacancies in the ODAC-CoO material proves to be an effective strategy for achieving high-performance electrocatalytic ORR and OER processes.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Highly Curved Nanostructure-Coated Co, N-Doped Carbon Materials for Oxygen Electrocatalysis

Zuozhong Liang et al.

Summary: This study reports the synthesis of onion-like carbon coated Co, N-doped carbon materials, which exhibit high catalytic activity for oxygen reduction/evolution reactions and have a promising application in rechargeable Zn-air batteries. The unique nanospheres formed by highly curved nanostructures and mesoporous architectures contribute to the enhanced performance of the materials.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

High-performance AEM unitized regenerative fuel cell using Pt-pyrochlore as bifunctional oxygen electrocatalyst

Pralay Gayen et al.

Summary: The study focuses on the bifunctional oxygen electrocatalyst for fixed-gas unitized regenerative fuel cells (FG-URFCs), synthesizing Pt-Pb2Ru2O7-x which shows superior ORR and OER activity compared to benchmark electrocatalysts. It demonstrates potential for applications in AEM URFC or metal-air battery.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Robust wrinkled MoS2/N-C bifunctional electrocatalysts interfaced with single Fe atoms for wearable zinc-air batteries

Yan Yan et al.

Summary: This study presents a facile strategy for crafting MoS2@Fe-N-C bifunctional electrocatalysts with enhanced ORR and OER performance, leading to robust wearable ZABs with high capacity and outstanding cycling stability. The single-atom-interfaced core/shell design shows lowered energy barriers for both reactions, resulting in efficient metal-air batteries.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Single-Atom Rhodium on Defective g-C3N4: A Promising Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalyst

Huan Niu et al.

Summary: This study utilized density functional theory to validate the feasibility of single transition metal embedded in defective g-C3N4 for bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysis. Rh/V-N-CN was identified as a promising bifunctional catalyst, and the origin of activity was revealed through descriptors and machine learning analysis. The research provides guidance for the design of single-atom catalysts and the discovery of more efficient catalysts.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Operando Cooperated Catalytic Mechanism of Atomically Dispersed Cu-N4 and Zn-N4 for Promoting Oxygen Reduction Reaction

Miaomiao Tong et al.

Summary: The dual-metal single-atom catalyst Cu/Zn-NC shows excellent ORR activity and stability, with operando XANES and DFT calculations revealing the synergistic interaction between Cu-N-4 and Zn-N-4 as well as the transitions between different states.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Enhanced Fe 3d delocalization and moderate spin polarization in Fe-Ni atomic pairs for bifunctional ORR and OER electrocatalysis

Hongguan Li et al.

Summary: This study reveals the significant impact of the cooperative interplay between charge itineration and spin-polarization of electrons on catalytic behavior through density functional theory calculations. The Fe-Ni atomic pair is reported as a superior bifunctional catalyst for high performance ORR and OER, with a very small potential difference (Delta E) of 0.691 V. The coexistence of Fe 3d itinerant charge and moderate spin polarization is responsible for the superior functional catalytic activity for the Fe-Ni atomic pairs.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Template-free synthesis of non-noble metal single-atom electrocatalyst with N-doped holey carbon matrix for highly efficient oxygen reduction reaction in zinc-air batteries

Suyuan Zhang et al.

Summary: This study reported the fabrication of M-N-C single-atom electrocatalysts using template-free method with CB[6] self-assembly, showing high activity and long-term stability in ZAB. The Fe-NHC catalyst exhibited better catalytic activity in alkaline condition compared to commercial Pt/C. This work offered a promising strategy to design stable and highly efficient catalyst for long-life electrochemical storage devices.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Stone-Wales defect-rich carbon-supported dual-metal single atom sites for Zn-air batteries

Kishwar Khan et al.

Summary: The study shows that the NiFe-DG catalyst exhibits high catalytic activity for both oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), comparable to commercial Pt/C, while demonstrating superior stability.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Short-Range Ordered Iridium Single Atoms Integrated into Cobalt Oxide Spinel Structure for Highly Efficient Electrocatalytic Water Oxidation

Jieqiong Shan et al.

Summary: This study proposes a method to integrate noble metal atoms into the lattice of transition metal oxides to create a new type of hybrid structure, showing that iridium single atoms can be effectively accommodated into cobalt spinel oxide. The resultant catalyst exhibits significantly higher electrocatalytic activity under acidic conditions, with improved corrosion resistance and oxidative potentials. This work eliminates the close-packing limitation of noble metals and offers promising opportunities for creating analogues with desired topologies for various catalytic applications.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Regulating Fe-spin state by atomically dispersed Mn-N in Fe-N-C catalysts with high oxygen reduction activity

Gege Yang et al.

Summary: The research uncovered the mechanism of the oxygen reduction reaction on dual-metal atomically dispersed Fe,Mn/N-C catalyst, demonstrating its excellent performance and durability in fuel cells and metal-air batteries.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Identifying the Zn-Co binary as a robust bifunctional electrocatalyst in oxygen reduction and evolution reactions via shifting the apexes of the volcano plot

Jing Wang et al.

Summary: This study systematically investigated Zn-Co bimetallic isolation using density functional theory and found that the ZnCoN6-gra(I) configuration exhibited the strongest interaction with oxygen-containing species. By optimizing the free energy change of these species, the volcano peaks of ORR and OER were effectively brought closer, enabling a promising bifunctional catalyst with durability in both acidic and alkaline media.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

CoNi Nanoparticles Supported on N-Doped Bifunctional Hollow Carbon Composites as High-Performance ORR/OER Catalysts for Rechargeable Zn-Air Batteries

Kuang Sheng et al.

Summary: CoNi/NHCS-TUC-x composite materials, synthesized through a simple pyrolysis strategy, exhibit high ORR/OER electroactivity with different proportions of spherical carbon and tubular carbon, showing interesting bifunctional performance. The CoNi/NHCS-TUC-3 material demonstrates superior electrocatalytic performance for both ORR and OER, making it a promising candidate for rechargeable Zn-air batteries.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Hierarchically Assembled Cobalt Oxynitride Nanorods and N-Doped Carbon Nanofibers for Efficient Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalysis with Exceptional Regenerative Efficiency

Ki Ro Yoon et al.

Summary: Optimized design of bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts is crucial for achieving high-performance energy conversion systems. The novel CoOx@CoNy/NCNF hybrid catalyst exhibits excellent oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reaction activity, catalyzing redox reactions effectively and enhancing the stability of Zn-air batteries.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Dual-Phasic Carbon with Co Single Atoms and Nanoparticles as a Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalyst for Rechargeable Zn-Air Batteries

Jin-Cheng Li et al.

Summary: This research introduces a dual-phasic carbon nanoarchitecture for boosting the reaction rates of ORR and OER by combining single-atom and nanosized phases, resulting in a bifunctional catalyst with high activity and durability. The ZAB based on this catalyst demonstrates excellent power density and cycling stability.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Anchoring Single Copper Atoms to Microporous Carbon Spheres as High-Performance Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reaction

Lingbo Zong et al.

Summary: This study reports a method of anchoring transition metal single atoms on carbon support by creating defects and vacancies, resulting in electrocatalysts with superior oxygen reduction reaction catalytic activity. Among them, Cu-SAs@N-CNS exhibits excellent bifunctional activity for oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions, and is successfully used as an efficient air cathode material for zinc-air batteries; the study suggests that N-terminated vacancies on graphitic carbons are the preferred sites for anchoring Cu single atoms.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Rational Design of Highly Stable and Active MXene-Based Bifunctional ORR/OER Double-Atom Catalysts

Bo Wei et al.

Summary: Designing highly active and bifunctional oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts with non-noble metals such as Fe/Co/Ni on MXene surfaces has shown superior performance compared to traditional unifunctional catalysts, providing a novel pathway for tunable catalytic behavior in MXenes. The electronic structure analyses revealed that the excellent catalytic activities in MXene-based DACs are attributed to the electron-capturing capability and synergistic interactions between Fe/Co/Ni adsorbents and MXene substrate. These findings not only suggest promising candidates for MXene-based bifunctional ORR/OER catalysts but also offer new theoretical insights into rationally designing noble-metal-free bifunctional DACs.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Iron Single Atom Catalyzed Quinoline Synthesis

Zhongxin Chen et al.

Summary: The study focuses on the development of mechanically strong, hierarchically porous carbon plates for the immobilization of single-atom catalysts (SACs) to enhance catalytic activity and stability. The carbon-based SACs exhibit excellent activity and selectivity for the synthesis of a wide assortment of quinolines through a three-component oxidative cyclization. The strategy is also applicable to challenging reactions such as the deuteration of quinolines at the fourth position.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

An Adjacent Atomic Platinum Site Enables Single-Atom Iron with High Oxygen Reduction Reaction Performance

Ali Han et al.

Summary: The modulation effect can enhance the catalytic activity of Fe-N-4 moiety through adjacent Pt-N-4 moiety, but it is less effective for optimizing the ORR performances of Co-N-4/Pt-N-4 and Mn-N-4/Pt-N-4 systems.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

An efficient dual-metal single-atom catalyst for bifunctional catalysis in zinc-air batteries

Yiou Ma et al.

Summary: By using graphene oxide to anchor metal ions in nitrogen-doped graphene, a dual-metal-site bifunctional catalyst with atomically dispersed FeN4 and NiN4 has been developed, showing highly efficient bifunctional catalytic activity.

CARBON (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

General synthesis of single-atom catalysts with high metal loading using graphene quantum dots

Chuan Xia et al.

Summary: A general method was reported for synthesizing single-atom catalysts with high transition-metal-atom loadings, showing significant improvements compared to benchmarks in the literature. The use of graphene quantum dots interwoven into a carbon matrix provided anchoring sites for high densities of transition-metal atoms without aggregation. An increase in activity was demonstrated in electrochemical CO2 reduction on a Ni single-atom catalyst with increased Ni loading.

NATURE CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Oxygen-evolving catalytic atoms on metal carbides

Shuang Li et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates stabilizing single-atom catalysts on tungsten carbides for efficient oxygen evolution reaction, achieving low overpotential and high turnover frequency due to the unique structure of tungsten carbides. The application of inexpensive and durable WCx supports opens up a promising pathway to develop further single-atom catalysts for electrochemical catalytic reactions.

NATURE MATERIALS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Atomically dispersed Fe atoms anchored on S and N-codoped carbon for efficient electrochemical denitrification

Jiacheng Li et al.

Summary: Single-atom catalysts with Cu or Fe active centers on an N-doped or S, N-codoped carbon basal plane were prepared for efficient nitrate removal and N2 or NH4+ production. The addition of S atoms modified the Fe SACs, leading to enhanced catalytic activity and nitrogen selectivity, providing a new avenue for designing high active SACs.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Mechanistic insight into the active centers of single/dual-atom Ni/Fe-based oxygen electrocatalysts

Wenchao Wan et al.

Summary: The authors reported the structural dynamics of dual-site nickel-iron single-atom oxygen electrocatalysts under reaction conditions, proposing a dual-site pathway for the water oxidation reaction. Single-atom catalysts with maximum metal utilization efficiency show great potential for sustainable catalytic applications and fundamental mechanistic studies. The convenient molecular tailoring strategy based on graphitic carbon nitride as support allows for the rational design of single-site and dual-site single-atom catalysts.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Theoretical Inspection of M1/PMA Single-Atom Electrocatalyst: Ultra-High Performance for Water Splitting (HER/OER) and Oxygen Reduction Reactions (OER)

Shamraiz Hussain Talib et al.

Summary: This study investigates the electrocatalytic performance of single-atom catalysts supported on a phosphomolybdic acid (PMA) cluster for hydrogen evolution, oxygen evolution, and oxygen reduction reactions. The results show that Pt-1/PMA, Ru-1/PMA, V-1/PMA, and Ti-1/PMA exhibit decent catalytic performance for the HER, while Co-1/PMA and Pt-1/PMA are active and selective catalysts for the OER. Fe-1/PMA SAC is a promising electrocatalyst for the ORR.

ACS CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Flexible carbon nanofiber film with diatomic Fe-Co sites for efficient oxygen reduction and evolution reactions in wearable zinc-air batteries

Yiyan Wang et al.

Summary: This study developed a highly efficient strategy for preparing large-area flexible CNF films with excellent bifunctional catalytic performance, achieved optimal electronic properties for ORR and OER through abundant FeN3-CoN3 sites. The resulting ZAB not only has high specific power and cycling stability, but also the excellent mechanical properties of Fe1Co1-CNF make it suitable for manufacturing portable ZAB with deformability and stability.

NANO ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Quasi-Paired Pt Atomic Sites on Mo2C Promoting Selective Four-Electron Oxygen Reduction

Lei Zhang et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates that atomically dispersed Pt monomers strongly interacting on a Mo2C support can serve as a model catalyst for the four-electron ORR, achieving higher activity and selectivity through beneficial interactions between two closely neighboring but non-contiguous Pt single atom sites (quasi-paired Pt single atoms).

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Wood Carbon Based Single-Atom Catalyst for Rechargeable Zn-Air Batteries

Linxin Zhong et al.

Summary: This study achieved in situ formation of single-atom Fe-N-C catalysts on plate wood-based porous carbon through a facile Lewis acid pretreatment and carbonization process, improving the performance and durability of oxygen reduction reaction and oxygen evolution reaction. The Zn-air battery using this catalyst exhibited high power density and long-term stability.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

Pt/Fe2O3 with Pt-Fe pair sites as a catalyst for oxygen reduction with ultralow Pt loading

Ruijie Gao et al.

Summary: The study focuses on loading platinum onto α-Fe2O3 to create a highly active and stable catalyst with dispersed Pt-Fe pair sites, which exhibits excellent catalytic performance and cycling stability in alkaline conditions.

NATURE ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Understanding the inter-site distance effect in single-atom catalysts for oxygen electroreduction

Zhaoyu Jin et al.

Summary: Regulating the site density of single-atom catalysts can significantly improve electrocatalysis performance, such as the oxygen reduction reaction. Strong interactions between adjacent Fe-N-4 moieties can enhance intrinsic ORR activity, with a marked improvement continuing until neighbouring Fe atoms approach as close as about 0.7 nm. Identifying the fundamental mechanism of the inter-site distance effect in Fe-N-4 catalysts may maximize the potential of densely populated SACs.

NATURE CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Analysis of the limitations in the oxygen reduction activity of transition metal oxide surfaces

Hao Li et al.

Summary: The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is crucial for fuel cell performance, with TMOs offering operational stability but lower activity compared to Pt-based electrocatalysts. The challenges in finding TMOs with high ORR activity lie in weaker oxygen binding on TMO surfaces and stronger electric field effects, making O-O bond breaking difficult. Experimental screening of 7,798 unique TMO compositions confirmed their lower activity compared to Pt.

NATURE CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Theory-guided design of atomic Fe-Ni dual sites in N,P-co-doped C for boosting oxygen evolution reaction

Fenghongkang Pan et al.

Summary: This study reports a carbon-based catalyst design strategy using diatomic Fe-Ni and N, P co-doping to promote the rate-determining step of OOH* formation in the oxygen evolution reaction. The stable diatomic Fe-Ni catalyst is precisely constructed through the pyrolysis of Fe3+/Ni2+-adsorbed ZIF-8 under NaH2PO2 cofeeding.

CHEM CATALYSIS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Unravelling the origin of bifunctional OER/ORR activity for single-atom catalysts supported on C2N by DFT and machine learning

Yiran Ying et al.

Summary: This study showcases the promising bifunctional OER/ORR catalytic performance of single-atom catalysts supported on the C2N monolayer, with Rh@C2N, Au, and Pd@C2N demonstrating superior activity. The origin of this catalytic activity is revealed through DFT calculations and ML modelling, shedding light on the underlying mechanisms and element-specific activity.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Non-carbon-supported single-atom site catalysts for electrocatalysis

Xiaobo Zheng et al.

Summary: This review comprehensively summarizes the recent exciting progress on non-carbon-supported SACs and their applications in electrocatalytic reactions. Eight types of non-carbon-supported SACs are categorized to show their diversity, with detailed analysis of the anchoring and stabilization mechanisms. Advanced characterization techniques for identifying and monitoring the atomic structure of SACs are highlighted, along with discussions on their applications in electrochemical energy conversion.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A universal screening strategy for the accelerated design of superior oxygen evolution/reduction electrocatalysts

Dong Yeon Kim et al.

Summary: Despite the challenges of intercorrelation between reaction intermediates in multi-step reactions, a universal computational screening strategy has been devised to accelerate the prediction of theoretical overpotential for the Oxygen Evolution/Reduction Reaction. This strategy effectively reduces computing time by skipping costly calculations and has been validated with promising results for various candidate materials.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Mo2B2 MBene-supported single-atom catalysts as bifunctional HER/OER and OER/ORR electrocatalysts

Tian Zhang et al.

Summary: This study investigated the catalytic activity of Mo2B2 MBene-supported single-atom catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction, oxygen reduction reaction, and hydrogen evolution reaction. Transition metal atoms embedded in the structure showed potential as bifunctional electrocatalysts with promising applications.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Mo2B2 MBene-supported single-atom catalysts as bifunctional HER/OER and OER/ORR electrocatalysts

Tian Zhang et al.

Summary: By conducting first-principles calculations, this study investigated the catalytic activities of Mo2B2 MBene-supported single-atom catalysts for OER, ORR, and HER. The results show that Ni@Mo2B2 can be a bifunctional catalyst for HER/OER, while Cu@Mo2B2 can serve as a bifunctional catalyst for OER/ORR, suggesting a potential avenue for the development of non-noble-metal-based bifunctional MBene electrocatalysts.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Regulating the Spin State of FeIII by Atomically Anchoring on Ultrathin Titanium Dioxide for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysis

Guoqiang Shen et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Stabilizing mechanism of single-atom catalysts on a defective carbon surface

Lianping Wu et al.

NPJ COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS (2020)

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Negative Pressure Pyrolysis Induced Highly Accessible Single Sites Dispersed on 3D Graphene Frameworks for Enhanced Oxygen Reduction

Huang Zhou et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Dynamic Evolution of Solid-Liquid Electrochemical Interfaces over Single-Atom Active Sites

Hui Su et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ru Single Atoms on N-Doped Carbon by Spatial Confinement and Ionic Substitution Strategies for High-Performance Li-O2 Batteries

Xiaolin Hu et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Beyond Extended Surfaces: Understanding the Oxygen Reduction Reaction on Nanocatalysts

Zeyan Liu et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2020)

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Iron phthalocyanine with coordination induced electronic localization to boost oxygen reduction reaction

Kejun Chen et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

High-purity pyrrole-type FeN4 sites as a superior oxygen reduction electrocatalyst

Nan Zhang et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Single atomic Ag enhances the bifunctional activity and cycling stability of MnO2

Shenglin Ni et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2019)

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Self-Adjusting Activity Induced by Intrinsic Reaction Intermediate in Fe-N-C Single-Atom Catalysts

Yu Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Versatile Applications of Metal Single-Atom @ 2D Material Nanoplatforms

Bin Zhang et al.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Highly Dispersed Ruthenium-Based Multifunctional Electrocatalyst

Lu Bai et al.

ACS CATALYSIS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

An Isolated Zinc-Cobalt Atomic Pair for Highly Active and Durable Oxygen Reduction

Ziyang Lu et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Multiscale Principles To Boost Reactivity in Gas-Involving Energy Electrocatalysis

Cheng Tang et al.

ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH (2018)

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Unveiling the high-activity origin of single-atom iron catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction

Liu Yang et al.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2018)

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A universal principle for a rational design of single-atom electrocatalysts

Haoxiang Xu et al.

NATURE CATALYSIS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Activating lattice oxygen redox reactions in metal oxides to catalyse oxygen evolution

Alexis Grimaud et al.

NATURE CHEMISTRY (2017)

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Combining theory and experiment in electrocatalysis: Insights into materials design

Zhi Wei Seh et al.

SCIENCE (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Defect Graphene as a Trifunctional Catalyst for Electrochemical Reactions

Yi Jia et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2016)

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New design paradigm for heterogeneous catalysts

Aleksandra Vojvodic et al.

NATIONAL SCIENCE REVIEW (2015)

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Tuning the Electrocatalytic Activity of Perovskites through Active Site Variation and Support Interactions

William G. Hardin et al.

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS (2014)

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Universality in Oxygen Reduction Electrocatalysis on Metal Surfaces

Venkatasubramanian Viswanathan et al.

ACS CATALYSIS (2012)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Universality in Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysis on Oxide Surfaces

Isabela C. Man et al.

CHEMCATCHEM (2011)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Single-atom catalysis of CO oxidation using Pt1/FeOx

Botao Qiao et al.

NATURE CHEMISTRY (2011)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Density functional studies of functionalized graphitic materials with late transition metals for oxygen reduction reactions

Federico Calle-Vallejo et al.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2011)

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Electrolysis of water on oxide surfaces

J. Rossmeisl et al.

JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2007)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Changing the activity of electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction by tuning the surface electronic structure

Vojislav Stamenkovic et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2006)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Origin of the overpotential for oxygen reduction at a fuel-cell cathode

JK Norskov et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B (2004)