Versatile Applications of Metal Single‐Atom @ 2D Material Nanoplatforms. Issue 21 (27th August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Bin; Fan, Taojian; Xie, Ni; Nie, Guohui; Zhang, Han
• Is Part Of: Advanced science. Volume 6:Issue 21(2019)
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• Publication Date: 2019-08-27
• Subjects: 2D materials -- chemicals -- energy -- environment -- single‐atom catalysts; Science -- Periodicals; 505
• DOI: 10.1002/advs.201901787
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2198-3844

Abstract

Abstract: Recently, emerging 2D material‐supported metal single‐atom catalysts (SACs) are receiving enormous attention in heterogeneous catalysis. Due to their well‐defined, precisely located metal centers, unique metal–support interaction and identical coordination environment, these catalysts serve as excellent models for understanding the fundamental issues in catalysis as well as exhibiting intriguing practical applications. Understanding the correlations between metal–support combinations and the catalytic performance at the atomic level can be achieved on the SACs@2D materials nanoplatforms. Herein, recent advances of metal SACs on various types of 2D materials are reviewed, especially their exciting applications in the fields of chemicals, energy, and the environment. Based on the summary and perspectives, this work should contribute to the rational design of perfect metal SACs with versatile properties. Abstract : The marriage of single metal atoms and 2D materials yields powerful nanoplatforms. The unique advantages, how to synthesize and characterize various 2D material‐supported metal single‐atoms and their diverse applications in chemical production, energy, and the environment are reviewed. The recent advances and research gaps of this emerging field are also summarized.