Breaking symmetry for better catalysis: insights into single-atom catalyst design
Pingping Cao, Xueqin Mu, Fanjiao Chen, Shengchen Wang, Yuru Liao, Hui Liu, Yapeng Du, Yuxuan Li, Yudi Peng, Mingzhu Gao, Suli Liu, Dingsheng Wang, Zhihui Dai
Abstract
. Advanced characterization techniques combined with density functional theory (DFT) elucidate the impact of these strategies on oxidation, reduction, and bifunctional catalytic reactions. This review highlights the significance of symmetry-breaking structures in catalysis and underscores the need for further research to achieve precise control at the atomic-level.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisAtom (system on chip)Symmetry (geometry)Symmetry breakingCharge (physics)Chemical physicsPhysicsNanotechnologyChemistryMaterials scienceQuantum mechanicsComputer scienceGeometryMathematicsOrganic chemistryEmbedded systemElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionCatalytic Processes in Materials ScienceCO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts