Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, volume 297, pages 120389

Single noble metal atoms doped 2D materials for catalysis

Dongqing Liu ¹

Akaash Barbar ²

Tayyaba Najam ²

Muhammad Humza Javed ³

Jun Shen ¹

P. Tsiakaras ^{4, 5}

Xingke Cai ²

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College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China |

Institute for advanced study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China |

School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, PR. China |

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Laboratory of Alternative Energy Conversion Systems, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Thessaly, 1 Sekeri Str., Pedion Areos, 38834, Greece |

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Laboratory of Materials and Devices for Clean Energy, Department of Technology of Electrochemical Processes, Ural Federal University, 19 Mira Str., Yekaterinburg, 620002, Russian Federation |

Publication type: Journal Article

Publication date: 2021-11-01

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Journal: Applied Catalysis B: Environmental

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ISSN: 09263373, 18733883

DOI: 10.1016/j.apcatb.2021.120389

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Abstract

• Single noble-metal-atoms based on two-dimensional materials (SNA@2DMs) are critically discussed. • Basic understanding of reaction mechanisms and their applications on SNA@2DMs are provided for the main catalytic areas. • For each catalytic area ( electrocatalysis, photocatalysis & thermocatalysis) the major reactions were discussed in details. • Hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction & oxygen reduction reaction by electrocatalysis . • Water splitting, CO 2 reduction & N 2 fixation by photocatalysis and hydrogenation & CO oxidation by thermocatalysis . Single atoms loaded on two-dimensional materials (SA@2DMs) have been broadly explored recently in the field of catalysis. Compared with conventional supports, 2D materials with large surface areas, unique geometric structure, and electronic properties can boost the catalytic performances of anchored single noble atoms (SNAs). Meanwhile, the monodispersed atoms not only show much higher atom utilization, than their bulk or nanoparticle counterparts, but also provide an alternative reaction pathway with excellent activity and selectivity. However, the combination of a 2D material with single atoms still comes across some challenges, such as low mass loading, difficulty in anchoring the single atoms on the 2D substrates, and difficulty in mass production. In this review, single noble-metal atoms based on two-dimensional materials (SNA@2DM) are critically discussed. First, SNA@2DMs are generally introduced, including their definition, characterization, and their importance and advantages in catalysis. Then, the recent progress in using the SNA@2DMs for the photocatalytic, electrocatalytic, and thermocatalytic reactions is thoroughly reviewed and critically discussed. The superiority and the disadvantages of SNA@2DMs in each catalytic reaction are also considered. Finally, the current challenges and opportunities in the synthesis and applications of SNA@2DM are clearly highlighted.

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DO - 10.1016/j.apcatb.2021.120389

UR - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2021.120389

TI - Single noble metal atoms doped 2D materials for catalysis

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AU - Liu, Dongqing

AU - Barbar, Akaash

AU - Najam, Tayyaba

AU - Javed, Muhammad Humza

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@article{2021_Liu,

author = {Dongqing Liu and Akaash Barbar and Tayyaba Najam and Muhammad Humza Javed and Jun Shen and P. Tsiakaras and Xingke Cai},

title = {Single noble metal atoms doped 2D materials for catalysis},

journal = {Applied Catalysis B: Environmental},

year = {2021},

volume = {297},

publisher = {Elsevier},

month = {nov},

url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcatb.2021.120389},

pages = {120389},

doi = {10.1016/j.apcatb.2021.120389}

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