Heterogeneous bimetallic catalysts have broad applications in industrial processes, but
achieving a fundamental understanding on the nature of the active sites in bimetallic …

A large family of heterogeneous catalytic reactions require active sites with more than one
metal atom, that is, an ensemble of metal atoms. The ensemble requirement, which refers to …

Understanding the unique behaviors of atomically dispersed catalysts and the origin thereof
is a challenging topic. Herein, we demonstrate a facile strategy to encapsulate Ptδ+ species …

In the history of synthesis, people applied heat, electricity, and other means to expand the
synthesis field, thus promoting the construction of the magnificent material world. However …

The high salinity of seawater often strongly affects the activity and stability of photocatalysts
utilized for photodriven seawater splitting. The current investigation is focused on the …

Searching for sustainable polymers requires access to biomass-based monomers. In that
sense, glucose-derived cis, cis-muconic acid stands as a high-potential intermediate …

An enclosed nanospace often shows a significant confinement effect on chemistry within its
inner cavity, while whether an open space can have this effect remains elusive. Here, we …

Single-atom heterogeneous catalysts (SACs) incorporating isolated metal centers on solid
supports demonstrate promise for improving the sustainability of commercial organic …

This review summarizes recent results reported on the catalytic applications of ionic
palladium species deposited onto different types of porous supports, including MCM and …

A fundamental understanding of the active sites in working catalysts can guide the rational
design of new catalysts with improved performances. In this work, we have followed the …