The effect of coordination environment on the activity and selectivity of single-atom catalysts

• Published in: Coordination chemistry reviews Vol. 461; p. 214493
• Main Authors: Zhang, Yuqi, Yang, Jack, Ge, Riyue, Zhang, Jiujun, Cairney, Julie M., Li, Ying, Zhu, Mingyuan, Li, Sean, Li, Wenxian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.06.2022
• Subjects: Atomic configuration; Catalytic activity; Characterization technique; Coordination environment; Single-atom catalyst; Stabilization strategy; PSAC; NPC; Stabilization strategy; DG; XANES; APT; EELS; Catalytic activity; XAS; Characterization technique; DV; (FT) (E)XAFS; MC; FTIR; E(S)TEM; Atomic configuration; NCs; SV; Coordination environment; AC-HAADF STEM; Single-atom catalyst; DRIFT; (N)CNFs; (r)GO; NPs; CVD; ZIFs; ALD; MWCNTs

[Display omitted] •Coordination environments of single-atom catalysts (SACs) are highlighted.•Coordination environments explain the structure-performance relationship rationally.•Suitable binding states and electronic interactions stabilize and functionalize SACs.•Preparation methods significantly a...