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Electronic Metal–Support Interaction of Single‐Atom Catalysts and Applications in Electrocatalysis
Author(s) -
Yang Jiarui,
Li Wenhao,
Wang Dingsheng,
Li Yadong
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.202003300
Subject(s) - electrocatalyst , materials science , nanotechnology , atom (system on chip) , characterization (materials science) , catalysis , ideal (ethics) , electronic structure , computer science , computational chemistry , chemistry , electrode , electrochemistry , organic chemistry , philosophy , epistemology , embedded system
The electronic metal–support interaction (EMSI), which acts as a bridge between theoretical electronic study and the design of heterogenous catalysts, has attracted much attention. Utilizing the interaction between the metal and the support is one of the most essential strategies to enhance electrocatalytic efficiency due to structural and synergetic promotion. To date, as the ideal model for realizing EMSI, many types of single‐atom catalysts (SACs) have been developed. The understanding of the electronic interaction on SACs has also been pushed to a higher level. However, systematic theories and operando experiments are seldom reported, and will be necessary to put forward and be carried out, respectively. Herein, the types, characterization, mechanism, and electrocatalytic applications of EMSI are comprehensively summarized and discussed. In addition to the basic information above, the challenges, opportunities, and future development of the EMSI on SACs are also proposed to present an overall view and reference to the later research.