Rational design, application and dynamic evolution of Cu–N–C single-atom catalysts
Yaning Hu, Dou Ying, Zhiyi Sun, Bing Li, Hexin Zhou, Shuo Wang, Xuemin Hu, Kuan He, Ming Qu, Wenxing Chen, Zhuo Chen, Wenxiu Yang
Abstract
This review summarizes the recent research progress on the preparation strategy, regulation mechanism of the coordination environment, catalytic performance and dynamic evolution process of Cu–N–C single-atom catalysts.
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