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Innovative strategies in noble and earth abundant metal single-atom-based photocatalysts for hydrogen production
Release Time:2026-09-10
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Journal:
Chinese Journal of Catalysis
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Key Words:
noble metals; earth abundant metals; single-atom-based photocatalysts; coordination environment; H2 production; mechanism
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Summary:
This review presents a comprehensive overview of noble (Pt, Pd, Ag, Au, Ru, and Rh) and earth abundant metals (Co, Cu, Ni, Fe, and Mo) single-atom-based photocatalysts (SACs) for hydrogen (H2) production. We first highlight the fundamental of SACs followed by rational design strategies to achieve atomic-level distribution, and increase the density of active sites. Then, thoroughly summarize the enhanced H2 production activity of noble and earth abundant metal-based SACs. Moreover, insights into the charge transfer mechanisms, such as charge separation, transfer, and spatially defined electron delocalization to unravel the structure-activity relationship and coordination-dependent catalytic performance. Finally, we discuss recent challenges and prospects for designing highly effective SACs. Overall, this review provides a valuable guidance by highlighting fundamental principles of SACs, performance assessment, and mechanistic insights toward practical solar-to-H2 conversion.
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First Author:
Ikram Ullah
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Correspondence Author:
An-Wu Xu,Pei Zhao,Ning Qin
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All the Authors:
Risheng Duan,Muhammad Amin,Waqar Ahmad Qureshi
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Indexed by:
Journal paper
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Volume:
90
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Page Number:
1-26
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Impact Factor:
17.2
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Translation or Not:
No
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Date of Publication:
2026-09
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Included Journals:
SCI
