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Carbon-based single-atom catalysts: impacts of atomic coordination on the oxygen reduction reaction

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Environmental and energy life cycle analyses of passenger vehicle systems using fossil fuel-derived hydrogen

Shunichi Hienuki et al.

Summary: This study analyzes and compares the energy consumption and GHG emissions of hydrogen and gasoline energy systems over their entire life cycle, finding that hydrogen energy system performs better. The development of hydrogen energy may have positive impacts on future energy systems.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Chemical vapour deposition of Fe-N-C oxygen reduction catalysts with full utilization of dense Fe-N4 sites

Li Jiao et al.

Summary: Replacing scarce and expensive platinum with metal-nitrogen-carbon (M-N-C) catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction in proton exchange membrane fuel cells has been impeded by the low active site density and site utilization of M-N-C. These limitations have now been overcome by implementing trans-metalation of Zn-N-4 sites into Fe-N-4 sites.

NATURE MATERIALS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Dual-atom catalysts: controllable synthesis and electrocatalytic applications

Shengbo Zhang et al.

Summary: This review highlights the synthesis, reactivities, and challenges of dual-atom catalysts (DACs) in electrocatalytic applications. DACs show higher metal loading, more versatile active sites, and unique reactivity compared to single-atom catalysts (SACs), making them increasingly attractive. Despite the controlled synthesis and applications of DACs remaining challenging, their potential in energy storage and environmental remediation is promising.

SCIENCE CHINA-CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Constructing Precise Coordination of Nickel Active Sites on Hierarchical Porous Carbon Framework for Superior Oxygen Reduction

Shuai Zhang et al.

Summary: This study successfully constructed a single-atom catalyst with NiN4C10 coordination site, demonstrating excellent ORR activity and stability in alkaline solution, providing important references and insights for the future development in the field of electrocatalysis.
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Identification of the Evolving Dynamics of Coordination-Unsaturated Iron Atomic Active Sites under Reaction Conditions

Wanlin Zhou et al.

Summary: Understanding the evolving dynamics of the catalytic active center is crucial for the development of efficient catalysts. Through synchrotron-based techniques, this study revealed the highly active Fe single-site catalyst structure and its excellent catalytic performance in the oxygen reduction reaction.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Advances and perspectives of ZIFs-based materials for electrochemical energy storage: Design of synthesis and crystal structure, evolution of mechanisms and electrochemical performance

Huayu Wang et al.

Summary: The design and preparation of electrode materials play a crucial role in enhancing the performance of energy storage devices. Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) and their derivatives are highly regarded for their high porosity, controllable crystal structures, and tunable chemical compositions, making them promising materials for various energy storage applications such as supercapacitors and batteries.

ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Recent advances in the design of a high performance metal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction

Cheng-Wei Ye et al.

Summary: Developing efficient cathode oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts is crucial for the widespread application of fuel cells. Recent studies have made significant progress in designing high-performance M-N-C catalysts through strategies like increasing active site density, improving intrinsic activity, facilitating mass transfer, and avoiding linear scaling relationship.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Highly exposed discrete Co atoms anchored in ultrathin porous N, P-codoped carbon nanosheets for efficient oxygen electrocatalysis and rechargeable aqueous/solid-state Zn-air batteries

Xinghuan Liu et al.

Summary: This study successfully prepared single Co atoms anchored in ultrathin N, P-codoped porous carbon nanosheets as single atom catalysts, showing excellent performance in oxygen electrocatalysis and rechargeable Zn-air batteries.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Carbon-based single atom catalysts for tailoring the ORR pathway: a concise review

Jinwen Hu et al.

Summary: Carbon-based single-atom catalysts (C-SACs) have shown significant advantages in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) through structure modulation and dual active site synergistic catalysis to enhance catalytic selectivity and activity. Future directions include overcoming challenges in C-SACs for the ORR and promoting their industrialization.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Topological defect-containing Fe/N co-doped mesoporous carbon nanosheets as novel electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction and Zn-air batteries

Junjie Ding et al.

Summary: Developing effective electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction is crucial for clean and renewable energy technologies. This study synthesized topological defect-containing Fe/N co-doped mesoporous carbon nanosheets, which showed superior ORR activity, methanol tolerance ability, and stability under alkaline conditions. As an air cathode for Zn-air batteries, the catalyst exhibited higher peak power density and specific capacity compared to a Pt/C-based Zn-air battery. Additionally, density functional theory calculation confirmed the positive effect of topological defects on the oxygen reduction activity.

NANOSCALE (2021)

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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)

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NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2020)

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ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2020)

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ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2020)

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Bridge Bonded Oxygen Ligands between Approximated FeN(4)Sites Confer Catalysts with High ORR Performance

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ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2020)

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ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2020)

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CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2020)

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High voltage gain in photo-assisted charging of a metal-air battery

Tatiana Santos Andrade et al.

JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2020)

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Hui Su et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2020)

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Engineering unsymmetrically coordinated Cu-S1N3 single atom sites with enhanced oxygen reduction activity

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NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2020)

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APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY (2020)

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ADVANCED MATERIALS (2020)

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Haobin Zhong et al.

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Nan Zhang et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2020)

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Ultrahigh-Loading Zinc Single-Atom Catalyst for Highly Efficient Oxygen Reduction in Both Acidic and Alkaline Media

Jia Li et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2019)

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Versatile Strategy for Tuning ORR Activity of a Single Fe-N4 Site by Controlling Electron-Withdrawing/Donating Properties of a Carbon Plane

Yeongdong Mun et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2019)

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In Situ/Operando Techniques for Characterization of Single-Atom Catalysts

Xuning Li et al.

ACS CATALYSIS (2019)

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Meiling Xiao et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2019)

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Single-Atom Cr-N4 Sites Designed for Durable Oxygen Reduction Catalysis in Acid Media

Ergui Luo et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2019)

Article Electrochemistry

Palladium Single-Atom Catalysts Supported on C@C3N4 for Electrochemical Reactions

Hee-Eun Kim et al.

CHEMELECTROCHEM (2019)

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Atomically dispersed manganese-based catalysts for efficient catalysis of oxygen reduction reaction

Lu Bai et al.

APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL (2019)

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

Ziyang Lu et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

B-Doped MnN4-G Nanosheets as Bifunctional Electrocatalysts for Both Oxygen Reduction and Oxygen Evolution Reactions

Wei Zhang et al.

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING (2019)

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Tuning the Coordination Environment in Single-Atom Catalysts to Achieve Highly Efficient Oxygen Reduction Reactions

Jinqiang Zhang et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2019)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Non defect-stabilized thermally stable single-atom catalyst

Rui Lang et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Fabricating Single-Atom Catalysts from Chelating Metal in Open Frameworks

Yichao Lin et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2019)

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Modulating the d-band center of boron doped single-atom sites to boost the oxygen reduction reaction

He Sun et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A Durable Nickel Single-Atom Catalyst for Hydrogenation Reactions and Cellulose Valorization under Harsh Conditions

Wengang Liu et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2018)

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CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2018)

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Oxygen Reduction by Homogeneous Molecular Catalysts and Electrocatalysts

Michael L. Pegis et al.

CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2018)

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Understanding Catalytic Activity Trends in the Oxygen Reduction Reaction

Ambarish Kulkarni et al.

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Boosting oxygen reduction catalysis with abundant copper single atom active sites

Feng Li et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (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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Single-atom cobalt electrocatalysts for foldable solid-state Zn-air battery

Liu Yang et al.

NANO ENERGY (2018)

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NATURE REVIEWS CHEMISTRY (2018)

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Coordination of Atomic Co-Pt Coupling Species at Carbon Defects as Active Sites for Oxygen Reduction Reaction

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JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Edge-Site Engineering of Atomically Dispersed Fe-N4 by Selective C-N Bond Cleavage for Enhanced Oxygen Reduction Reaction Activities

Rui Jiang et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2018)

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Advanced Biomass-Derived Electrocatalysts for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction

Maryam Borghei et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Atomically Dispersed Iron-Nitrogen Species as Electrocatalysts for Bifunctional Oxygen Evolution and Reduction Reactions

Pengzuo Chen et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2017)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Catalysis by Supported Single Metal Atoms

Jingyue Liu

ACS CATALYSIS (2017)

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Active sites engineering leads to exceptional ORR and OER bifunctionality in P,N Co-doped graphene frameworks

Guo-Liang Chai et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Design of N-Coordinated Dual-Metal Sites: A Stable and Active Pt-Free Catalyst for Acidic Oxygen Reduction Reaction

Jing Wang et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2017)

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Catalytic Activity for Oxygen Reduction Reaction on CoN2 Embedded Graphene: A Density Functional Theory Study

Jing Zhang et al.

JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY (2017)

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NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2017)

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Metal-Organic Framework-Derived Non-Precious Metal Nanocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction

Shaofang Fu et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2017)

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ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2017)

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Potential-Cycling Synthesis of Single Platinum Atoms for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution in Neutral Media

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ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2017)

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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2017)

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Single-Atom Catalyst of Platinum Supported on Titanium Nitride for Selective Electrochemical Reactions

Sungeun Yang et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2016)

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Earth-Abundant Nanomaterials for Oxygen Reduction

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ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2016)

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Reactivity Descriptors for the Activity of Molecular MN4 Catalysts for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction

Jose H. Zagal et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2016)

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Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Fluorine Tri-doped Graphene as a Multifunctional Catalyst for Self-Powered Electrochemical Water Splitting

Jintao Zhang et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2016)

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ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2016)

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Highly doped and exposed Cu(I)-N active sites within graphene towards efficient oxygen reduction for zinc-air batteries

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Energy & Environmental Science (2016)

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Photochemical route for synthesizing atomically dispersed palladium catalysts

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SCIENCE (2016)

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NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2016)

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Yao Nie et al.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2015)

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From the Sabatier principle to a predictive theory of transition-metal heterogeneous catalysis

Andrew J. Medford et al.

JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2015)

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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2014)

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Tuning Nanoparticle Catalysis for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction

Shaojun Guo et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2013)

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Catalytic activity of Co-N-x/C electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction: a density functional theory study

Shyam Kattel et al.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2013)

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Recent progress in nanostructured electrocatalysts for PEM fuel cells

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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2013)

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Single-atom catalysis of CO oxidation using Pt1/FeOx

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NATURE CHEMISTRY (2011)

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Oxygen Reduction Activity of a Copper Complex of 3,5-Diamino-1,2,4-triazole Supported on Carbon Black

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Exceptional chemical and thermal stability of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2006)

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CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2004)

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