Axially coordinated Co–N<sub>4</sub> sites for the electroreduction of nitrobenzene
Meilan Pan, Junjian Li, Xue Zhang, Subiao Liu, Jia Wei Chew, Bingjun Pan
Abstract
Single-atom cobalt (Co–N–C) catalyst has been proposed as a superior catalyst, but the symmetrical Co–N 4 structure shows unfavorable energetics, leading to much debate on its chemical nature responsible for its high activity.
Topics & Concepts
NitrobenzeneCatalysisCobaltCO poisoningAxial symmetryChemistryEnergeticsAtom (system on chip)Inorganic chemistryCrystallographyThermodynamicsPhysicsOrganic chemistryComputer scienceQuantum mechanicsEmbedded systemElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionNanomaterials for catalytic reactionsCatalytic Processes in Materials Science