二氧化钛负载单原子催化剂用于光催化反应的研究

Titania (TiO₂) has been among the most widely investigated and used metal oxides over the past years, as it has various functional applications. Extensive research into TiO₂ and industrial interest in this material have been triggered by its high abundance, excellent corrosion resistance, and low cost. To improve the activity of TiO₂ in heterogeneous catalytic reactions, noble metals are used to accelerate the reactions. However, in the case of nanoparticles supported on TiO₂, the active sites are usually limited to the peripheral sites of the noble metal particles or at the interface between the particle and the support. Thus, highly dispersed single metal atoms are desired for the effective utilization of precious noble metals. The study of oxide-supported isolated atoms, the so-called single-atom catalysts (SACs), was pioneered by Zhang's group. The high dispersion of precious noble metals results helps reduce the cost associated with catalyst preparation. Because of the presence of active centers as single atoms, the deactivation of metal atoms during the reaction, e.g., by coking for large agglomerates, is retarded. The unique coordination environment of the noble metal center provides special sites for the reaction, consequently increasing the selectivity of the reaction, including the enantioselectivity and stereoselectivity. Hence, supported SACs can bridge homogenous and heterogeneous reactions in solution as they provide selective reaction sites and are recyclable. Moreover, owing to the high site homogeneity of the isolated metal atoms, SACs are ideal models for establishing the structure-activity relationships. The present review provides an overview of recent works on the synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic applications of SACs (Pt₁, Pd₁, Ir₁, Rh₁, Cu₁, Ru₁) supported on TiO₂. The preparation of single atoms on TiO₂ includes the creation of surface defective sites, surface modification, stabilization by high-temperature shockwave treatment, and metal-ligand self-assembly. Conventional characterization methods are categorized as microscopic imaging and spectroscopic methods, such as aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), extended X-ray absorption fine structure analysis (EXAFS), and diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS). We attempted to address the critical factors that lead to the stabilization of single-metal atoms on TiO₂, and elucidate the mechanism underlying the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and CO₂ reduction. Although many fascinating applications of TiO₂-supported SACs in photocatalysis could only be addressed superficially and in a referencing manner, we hope to provide interested readers with guidelines based on the wide literature, and more specifically, to provide a comprehensive overview of TiO₂-supported SACs.     

Anatase/Bronze TiO2 Heterojunction: Enhanced Photocatalysis and Prospect in Photothermal Catalysis

TiO₂ heterojunction with different TiO₂ phases has been widely adopted for enhanced photocatalysis. Therein, a less common anatase/bronze TiO₂ heterojunction, also named as anatase/TiO₂(B) heterojunction, has recently drawn increasing interest. In this review, the structural advantages of anatase/bronze TiO₂ heterojunction for enhanced photocatalysis is highlighted in terms of less lattice mismatch and better charge separation at the interface. Besides photocatalysis, the anatase/bronze TiO₂ heterojunction is proven a promising candidate for heat-assisted photocatalysis, named as photothermal catalysis. Further, the anatase/bronze TiO₂ heterojunction can serve as a good model to evaluate the strategy for improved photocatalysis and even photothermal catalysis. Herein, the recent attempts on boosting the photocatalytic and photothermal catalytic performance of anatase/bronze TiO₂ heterojunction are summarized. It is expected that this review would arouse renewed interest for revisiting TiO₂ heterojunction in photocatalysis, photothermal catalysis and other advanced photocatalysis.     

Recent Advances of Single-atom Catalysts for Electro-catalysis

Single-atom catalysis is the “hot spot” in the field of catalysis due to the special geometries, electronic states, and their unique catalytic performance. Single-atom catalysts(SACs), isolated metal atoms dispersed on the support, show the highest atom efficiency, cutting down the potential cost in the industrial process. Consequently, this “homo-hetero” catalyst could be a promising candidate for the next-generation catalysts. The applications for the SACs are widely reported, like gas-solid reactions, organic reactions, and electro-catalysis. In this mini- review, we will focus on the recent work of SACs on electro-catalysis, including hydrogen evolution reaction(HER), oxygen reduction reaction(ORR), oxygen evolution reaction(OER), CO₂ reduction reaction(CO₂ RR), and nitrogen reduction reaction(NRR).     

单原子材料在二氧化碳催化中的技术经济分析与产业化应用前景

近年来, 随着科学研究的不断深入, 单原子催化剂由于具有高活性与高选择性等突出特点被广泛挖掘和应用. 作为连接多相与均相催化的桥梁, 单原子催化剂已经成为催化领域的重要研究对象之一, 具有广泛的工业化应用前景. 本文对单原子催化剂的发展历程、 特点及其在不同领域的应用进行了概括, 综合评述了当前CO₂还原领域的技术经济分析, 并首次对单原子材料催化转化CO₂进行了技术经济分析与计算. 最后, 对单原子催化剂在CO₂还原领域中工业化应用的未来发展方向及亟需解决的关键科学和技术问题进行了展望, 以期推动单原子催化材料的进一步广泛应用.     

Low-temperature and stable CO oxidation of Co3O4/TiO2 monolithic catalysts

Highly efficient Co₃O₄/TiO₂ monolithic catalysts with enhanced stability were in-situ grown on Ti mesh for CO oxidation,which could completely oxidize CO at 120℃.The comprehensive catalytic performance is competitive to some noble metal catalysts and conventional Co₃O₄ powder catalysts,which holds great potential toward industrial applications.Meanwhile,the in-situ synthesis strategy of Co₃O₄/TiO₂ monolithic catalysts on flexible mesh substrate in this work can be extended to the development of a variety of oxide-based monolithic catalysts towards diverse catalysis applications.     

基于单原子催化剂的光热催化转化：原理和应用

在以碳中和为目标的全球共识下,太阳能作为一种取之不竭用之不尽的绿色环保能源被认为是替代传统化石燃料最有潜力的方式。在各种太阳能转换技术中,光热催化不仅可以最大化利用太阳能,在光场和热场双重驱动力作用下,还可以显著提升化学反应速率,引起广泛的研究兴趣。以孤立的单个原子均匀分散在载体上形成的单原子催化剂具有100%原子利用率、优异的催化活性、热稳定性等优势。因此,将单原子催化剂应用于光热催化开始受到越来越多的关注。本综述介绍了光催化、热催化和光热催化的基本原理和特征,同时列举一些典型的例子。随后以不同载体作为分类标准,总结了单原子光热催化应用的前沿研究进展。最后,提出了该催化体系所面临的挑战和未来的发展方向。本文旨在全面了解单原子催化剂在太阳能驱动光热催化领域的研究现状并为未来发展提供可行的建议。     

Single-atom catalysis for organic reactions

Metal-based catalysis, including homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, plays a significant role in the modern chemical industry. Heterogeneous catalysis is widely used due to the high efficiency, easy catalyst separation and recycling. However, the metal-utilization efficiency for conventional heterogeneous catalysts needs further improvement compared to homogeneous catalyst. To tackle this, the pursing of heterogenizing homogeneous catalysts has always been attractive but challenging. As a recently emerging class of catalytic material, single-atom catalysts (SACs) are expected to bridge homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic process in organic reactions and have arguably become the most active new frontier in catalysis field. In this review, a brief introduction and development history of single-atom catalysis and SACs involved organic reactions are documented. In addition, recent advances in SACs and their practical applications in organic reactions such as oxidation, reduction, addition, coupling reaction, and other organic reactions are thoroughly reviewed. To understand structure-property relationships of single-atom catalysis in organic reactions, active sites or coordination structure, metal atom-utilization efficiency (e.g., turnover frequency, TOF calculated based on active metal) and catalytic performance (e.g., conversion and selectivity) of SACs are comprehensively summarized. Furthermore, the application limitations, development trends, future challenges and perspective of SAC for organic reaction are discussed.     

Single-atom Catalysts Based on Layered Double Hydroxides

Single-atom catalysts(SACs) have attracted much attention for their superior catalytic performance in various fields. It has been widely accepted that the selection of appropriate substrates is crucial to the fabrication and application of SACs. Layered double hydroxides(LDHs) have been developed as one of the promising substrates for single-atoms due to their unique adjustable supramolecular structures. In this review, we comprehensively sort out the research of SACs based on LDHs. By analyzing the characteristics of LDHs and the single-atoms, respectively, the preparation strategies of SACs by using LDHs are summarized. Their applications as efficient catalysts in electrocatalysis, photocatalysis and thermal catalysis are then discussed. Finally, we summarize the opportunities and challenges for the rational design and application expansion of SACs based on LDHs in the future.     

单原子配位结构及与载体相互作用的调控用于二氧化碳电催化还原

The combustion of fossil fuels increases atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentrations, leading to adverse impacts on the planetary radiation balance and, consequently, on the climate. Fossil fuel utilization has contributed to a marked rise in global temperatures, now at least 1.2 ℃ above 'pre-industrial' levels. To meet the 2015 Paris Agreement target of 1.5 ℃ above pre-industrial levels, considerable efforts are required to efficiently capture and utilize CO₂. Among the different strategies developed for converting CO₂, electrochemical CO₂ reduction (ECR) to valuable chemicals using renewable energy is expected to revolutionize the manufacture of sustainable "green" chemicals, thereby achieving a closed anthropogenic carbon cycle. However, CO₂ is a thermodynamically stable and kinetically inert molecule that requires high electrical energy to bend the linear O＝C＝O bond by attacking the C atom. To facilitate the ECR with good energy efficiency, it is essential to lower the reaction overpotential as well as maintain a high current density and desirable product selectivity; therefore, the design and development of advanced electrocatalysts are crucial. A plethora of heterogeneous and homogeneous materials has been explored in the ECR. Among these materials, single-atom catalysts (SACs) have been the focus of most extensive research in the context of ECR. A SAC with isolated metal atoms dispersed on a supporting host exhibits a unique electronic structure, well-defined coordination environment, and an extremely high atom utilization maximum; thus, SACs have emerged as promising materials over the last two decades. Single-atom catalysis has covered the periodic table from d-block and ds-block metals to p-block metals. The types of support materials for SACs, ranging from metal oxides to tailored carbon materials, have also expanded. The adsorption strength and catalytic activity of SACs can be effectively tuned by modulating the central metal and local coordination structure of the SACs. In this article, we discuss the progress made to date in the field of single-atom catalysis for promoting ECR. We provide a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art SACs for the ECR in terms of product distribution, selectivity, partial current density, and performance stability. Special attention is paid to the modification of SACs to improve the ECR efficiency. This includes tailoring the coordination of the heteroatom, constructing bimetallic sites, engineering the morphologies and surface defects of supports, and regulating surface functional groups. The correlation of the coordination structure of SACs and metal-support interactions with ECR performance is analyzed. Finally, development opportunities and challenges for the application of SACs in the ECR, especially to form multi-carbon products, are presented.     

单原子配位结构及与载体相互作用的调控用于二氧化碳电催化还原

电催化二氧化碳还原(ECR) 制备高值化学品被认为是在碳中和背景下实现可再生能源存储及降低CO₂浓度的一种有效策略。为了实现此目标,催化剂的开发与设计是ECR研究的关键。单原子催化剂(SACs) 因其独特的电子结构、明确的配位环境和极高的原子利用率,近年来在ECR领域引起了广泛关注。通过调节SACs的中心金属元素种类和局部配位结构,可有效调节SACs对CO₂和其还原中间体的吸附强度和催化活性。本文总结了SACs在ECR领域所取得的最新研究进展,重点讨论了SACs的配位结构及其与载体之间的相互作用对催化活性的影响以及相关调控策略,最后,提出了SACs应用于ECR所面临的机遇与挑战。     

二氧化钛多孔材料及其性能研究进展

二氧化钛(TiO₂)多孔材料由于具有优异的物理化学性质,在催化、能源、传感等领域展现了重要的研究价值和应用潜力。 TiO₂的多孔结构特别在一些涉及异相反应的应用(如异相催化、气敏等)中具有重要的优势,如丰富的传质通道和表面活性位点、可调变的孔尺寸等。 目前,多孔TiO₂功能材料的开发和优化研究正在不断推进其工业化应用的进程。 本文围绕多孔TiO₂的几个优势应用领域(光催化、光生电子存储和气敏)的研究进展,从结构和缺陷设计出发介绍和讨论性能调控策略。 本文还特别介绍了本课题组通过光诱导合成法开发的一系列多孔TiO₂基功能材料,并对相关性能研究领域的关键问题进行了分析和展望。     

Study on K+/H+ Exchange for K2O·4TiO2

Potassium tetratitanate (K₂O·4TiO₂) is an artificial mineral whisker with the diameter of 0.5-1 μm and the length 5-20 μm. The interlayered potassium ion exchange reaction for the K₂O·4TiO₂ whisker results in the appearance of many new nonstoichiometric metal titanate whiskers M₂O·nTiO₂ (M are K, H, Na, Cs, Ba, Ru, Co or Pb, etc.). Through the K⁺-H₃O⁺ exchange in solutions,TiO₂ and K₂O·6TiO₂ whiskers were synthesized. Generally, the target product quality and yield are greatly affected by the ion exchange conditions. The optimal synthetic conditions are difficult to obtain. In this paper, a new method was proposed to control the ion-exchange process by applying the ion-exchange reaction thermodynamics and combining with monitoring the multi-ions concentrations with ISE. Ion-exchange thermodynamic model for potassium tetratitanate whisker (K₂O·4TiO₂) was established, and model parameters were calculated through the existent experimental equilibrium data. Ion selective electrode achieved the on-line monitor for K⁺/H⁺ exchange and the equilibrium point was judged. The calculation for the accurate ion concentration was done through the Pitzer equation. Based on the proposed method, the ion-exchange process was controlled and the optimal synthesis conditions could be obtained.     

单原子催化材料在电化学氢循环应用中的研究进展

单原子催化剂(SACs)是一类仅含有孤立的单个金属原子作为催化活性中心的催化材料. 由于其具有100%的原子利用率、 独特的化学结构及优异的催化活性等优点, 近年来在电化学催化和电能转换设备领域备受关注. 本文综合评述了单原子催化材料的设计理念、 合成方法和表征方法, 同时对其在氢电化学循环 (电解水制氢和氢燃料电池领域)的实际应用进行了系统介绍, 并对单原子催化材料的研究和应用前景进行了展望.     

自支撑单原子膜电极在能源电催化中的应用

单原子催化剂的催化活性高, 稳定性强, 原子利用率高, 在能源电催化领域已被广泛研究. 然而, 粉末状(颗粒状)单原子催化材料存在工作电极制备过程复杂、 黏结剂添加降低导电性且占据催化材料的体积、 活性位点易被包埋等问题, 在作为电极材料催化能源转化过程时, 载量通常小于1 mg/cm², 反应电流密度不高于100 mA/cm². 与单原子催化剂相比, 自支撑单原子膜电极不仅具有单原子催化剂的诸多优势, 同时展现出整体式电极的特点, 例如无需添加黏结剂、 导电性好、 单原子活性位点暴露率高、 形貌与孔结构可调控等, 在大电流电催化反应、 高能量高功率密度电池等领域拥有应用前景. 本文综合评述了面向能源电催化应用的自支撑单原子膜电极的研究进展, 讨论了自支撑单原子膜电极的优势, 总结了自支撑单原子膜电极的合成方法, 包括自支撑基底上原位制备法、 静电纺丝法、 自组装法、 化学气相沉积与固相扩散法等, 介绍了其在析氢反应、 析氧反应、 电化学制过氧化氢反应、 锌空电池、 二氧化碳还原反应及锂硫电池中的应用, 并对该类电极的发展方向进行了展望.     

Preparation and characterization of M1-Nx-Cy based single atom catalysts for environmental applications

Single atom catalysts(SACs) have become the frontier research fields in catalysis. The M1-Nx-Cybased SACs, wherein single metal atoms(M1) are stabilized by N-doped carbonaceous materials, have provided new opportunities for catalysis due to their high reactivity, maximized atomic utilization, and high selectivity. In this review, the fabrication methods of M1-Nx-Cybased SACs via support anchoring strategy and coordination design strategy are summarized to help the readers understand the interact...     

Single-atom site catalysts supported on two-dimensional materials for energy applications

Single-atom site catalysts (SACs) and two-dimensional materials (2DM) have gradually become two hot topics in catalysis over the past decades. Their combination with each other can further endow the derived SACs with extraordinary properties such as high loading, identical active sites, uniform coordination environment, distinctive metal-support interaction, and enhanced catalytic activities. In this review, we highlight the recent development in this specific research topic according to the types of substrates and focus on their applications in energy conversion field. Additionally, we also make a brief introduction to the synthesis and characterization methods for SACs supported on 2DM (SACs/2DM). Finally, the challenges and perspectives are summarized based on the current development status. It is believed that this work will make contributions to the rational design and fabrication of novel SACs/2DM, promoting their practical energy applications in the future.     

单原子催化剂在氧还原反应中的分子级调控

氧还原反应(ORR)在电化学能量存储和转换系统以及精细化学制剂的清洁合成中发挥着重要作用. 然而, ORR过程的动力学极其缓慢, 需要使用铂族贵金属催化剂加快其反应动力学速率. 铂基催化剂的高成本严重阻碍了其大规模的商业化. 由于单原子催化剂(SACs)具有结构明确、 本征活性高和原子效率高的特点, 有望取代昂贵的铂族贵金属催化剂. 迄今, 在进一步提高SACs的ORR活性方面已有大量的研究报道, 包括定制金属中心的配位结构、 丰富金属中心的浓度以及设计衬底的电子结构和孔隙率等. 本文综合评述了近年来SACs在ORR性能以及与ORR相关的H₂O₂生产、 金属-空气电池和低温燃料电池等方面的应用研究进展. 总结了通过引入其它金属或配体来调整孤立金属中心的配位结构、 通过增加金属负载来增加单原子位点的浓度以及通过优化载体的孔隙度来优化催化性能和电子传输等方面的研究进展, 并对SCAs的未来发展方向和面临的挑战提出了展望.     

单原子催化的关键进展与未来挑战

单原子催化剂(SACs)兼具均相与多相催化剂的双重优势, 表现出最大化的原子利用率、 超高的本征活性与选择性以及易与产物分离的特点, 受到人们的广泛关注. 然而, 由于单个原子较高的表面能以及不稳定性, 设计与制备单原子催化剂仍是一大挑战. 本文综合评述了近年来单原子催化剂的稳定化策略、 高载量催化剂的制备方法以及批量制备技术等方面的关键研究进展, 并简要分析了单原子催化剂未来发展所面临的问题与挑战, 最后对单原子催化的发展方向进行了展望.     

单原子催化剂的制备、表征及催化性能

单原子催化剂(SACs)是指金属以单原子形式均匀分散在载体上形成的具有优异催化性能的催化剂.与传统载体型催化剂相比,SACs具有活性高、选择性好及贵金属利用率高等优点,在氧化反应、加氢反应、水煤气变换、光催化制氢以及电化学催化等领域都具有广泛应用,是目前催化领域的研究热点之一.常见的SACs制备方法有共沉淀法、浸渍法、置换反应法、原子层沉积法以及反奥斯瓦尔德熟化法等.实验及理论研究表明,单原子催化剂高的活性和选择性可归因于活性金属原子和载体之间的相互作用及由此引起的电子结构改变.载体是影响单原子催化剂性能的重要因素之一.目前常用的SACs载体有金属氧化物、二维材料和金属纳米团簇等,本文着重综述了这三种负载型SACs的制备、表征、催化性能及催化机理,并概述了SACs未来可能的发展方向和应用.研究表明,共沉淀法、湿浸渍法和反奥斯瓦尔德熟化法等方法可用来制备氧化物负载的SACs.高角环形暗场像-扫描透射电子显微镜(HAADF-STEM)表明金属是以单原子形式均匀分散在载体上,近边X射线吸收精细结构(XANES)结果表明金属原子与载体之间存在着强相互作用.实验和理论研究均表明该类催化剂在CO氧化反应、水煤气转化及乙炔加氢生成乙烯等反应中具有高的催化活性和稳定性.采用化学气相沉积法和原子层沉积法等方法可以将金属原子稳定地负载在具有缺陷活性位点的石墨烯、MXene及六方氮化硼等二维材料上并相应制备出SACs.X射线吸收精细结构谱(EXAFS)和XANES分析表明样品中金属以单原子形式存在,而且金属原子与载体之间也存在着强相互作用,理论计算表明金属原子与二维载体之间的电荷转移是SACs活性高的主要原因.置换反应法和连续还原法是制备溶胶型SACs的有效方法,其中置换反应法可将活性金属原子原位组装在金属模板团簇的顶点位置,连续还原法可将活性原子负载于金属模板团簇的表面.DFT计算表明活性原子和金属模板团簇之间存在电荷转移效应,这是溶胶型SACs具有非常高的催化活性的主要原因.SACs下一步的研究方向可能是:(1)研究开发新型SACs,尽可能提高催化剂中活性金属原子的含量;(2)深入研究SACs的结构、活性以及催化机理之间的关系;(3)尝试将SACs大规模应用于工业催化.     

Polymeric Carbon Nitride-based Single Atom Photocatalysts for CO2 Reduction to C1 Products

Photocatalytic CO₂ reduction to C₁ fuels is considered to be an important way for alleviating increasingly serious energy crisis and environmental pollution. Due to the environment-friendly, simple preparation, easy formation of highly-stable metal-nitrogen(M-N_x) coordination bonds, and suitable band structure, polymeric carbon nitride-based single-atom catalysts(C₃N₄-based SACs) are expected to become a potential for CO₂ reduction under visible-light irradiation. In this review, we summarize the recent advancement on C₃N₄-based SACs for photocatalytic CO₂ reduction to C₁ products, including the reaction mechanism for photocatalytic CO₂ reduction to C₁ products, the structure and synthesis methods of C₃N₄-based SACs and their applications toward photocatalytic CO₂ reduction reaction(CO₂RR) for C₁ production. The current challenges and future opportunities of C₃N₄-based SACs for photoreduction of CO₂ are also discussed.