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Regulation of Metal‐Support Interaction in Single‐Atom Catalysis Review

Journal Small
ISSN: 1613-6810 , E-ISSN: 1613-6829
Output data Year: 2024, Article number : 2410976, Pages count : 20 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202410976
Tags activity regulation, metal-support interactions, single-atom catalysts
Authors He Lanxin 1,2 , Guan Chen 1 , Bulushev Dmitri A. 3 , Xiang Quanjun 1,2
Affiliations
1 Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, P.R. China
2 State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P.R. China
3 Boreskov Institute of Catalysis SB RAS, Lavrentiev Ave. 5, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia

Funding (5)

1 National Natural Science Foundation of China 22272019
2 National Natural Science Foundation of China 22479020
3 National Natural Science Foundation of China 2024NSFSC0227
4 National Natural Science Foundation of China 2023NSFSC106
5 University of Electronic Science and Technology of China 2024KFGX007

Abstract: In recent years, single-atom catalysts (SACs) with separated active centers and high atom utilization have grown significantly as a significant area of catalytic research. In catalytic applications, SACs of various kinds have demonstrated exceptional performance, so the study of the catalytic mechanism of SACs provides a clearer direction for the preparation of catalysts with high performance. Strong linkages between the single atoms and the support are necessary to overcome the tendency of single atoms to aggregate into clusters, which is called metal-support interaction (MSI). MSI affects not only the stability of individual atoms, but also the nature of the binding site and applicable reactions. Therefore, investigating the connection between MSI and the catalytic mechanism is crucial. This work describes the latest developments in the means of MSI and activity modulation in single-atom catalysis. First, the synthesis strategies of SACs are presented, including ALD, co-deposition, impregnation, and so on. Second, the catalytic mechanisms realized by using MSI in the loading of SACs with different types of supports are highlighted. Third, the strategies for the modulation of single-atom catalytic activity are discussed, including heterojunction strategy, ligand environment strategy, and dual-single-atom strategy. Finally, possible directions for future development in single-atom catalysis are suggested.
Cite: He L. , Guan C. , Bulushev D.A. , Xiang Q.
Regulation of Metal‐Support Interaction in Single‐Atom Catalysis
Small. 2024. 2410976 :1-20. DOI: 10.1002/smll.202410976 WOS Scopus AN PMID OpenAlex
Dates:
Submitted: Nov 17, 2024
Accepted: Dec 15, 2024
Published online: Dec 24, 2025
Identifiers:
Web of science: WOS:001382352100001
Scopus: 2-s2.0-85212856028
Chemical Abstracts: 2025:7091
PMID: 39719664
OpenAlex: W4405792188
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