Single-atomic-site cobalt stabilized on nitrogen and phosphorus co-doped carbon for selective oxidation of primary alcohols

Here, we have developed a cobalt single-atom-site catalyst (Co-1/P-NC). Benefiting from the unique properties of single atoms and ingenious support modification by atomic-level heteroatom nitrogen and phosphorus doping, the Co-1/P-NC catalyst exhibited high activity and excellent selectivity for selective oxidation of primary alcohols.