Special issue on single-atom catalysis
Published 11 February, 2022
The single-atom catalyst (SAC) – with its isolated metal atoms dispersed on solid supports – is a new frontier in catalysis science. SACs not only optimise atom efficiency, they also have great potential to bridge the gap between heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis. The active centres of SACs, with their unique electronic structures, have been proven to boost catalytic activity in a variety of reactions. Moreover, the electronic structure of SACs can be regulated by the coordination environments and interaction between the central active atoms and substrates, enhancing selectivity and stability.
This themed collection aims to trace recent developments in the field of SACs. Submissions should focus on SACs’ various applications, such as electrocatalysis, photocatalysis and photoelectrocatalysis.
Topics covered:
- Synthetic strategies
- Selectivity regulation
- Understanding of the catalytic activity and stability
- Applications
Important deadlines:
Submission deadline: 30 April 2022
Submission instructions:
Please visit the Guide for Authors – it contains important information about the four paper types of MRE and notes for manuscript preparation. All articles should be submitted online; please select “SI: Single-atom catalysis” on submission.
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