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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Catalysis

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  • Single-atom electrocatalysts (SACs) exhibit unique advantages for electrochemical reactions, including maximum metal utilization and well-defined active sites.
  • Despite their promise, SACs face challenges hindering broad industrial application and commercialization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in SAC design, focusing on active sites, coordination, substrates, and synthesis methods.
  • To identify key challenges in SACs' activity, selectivity, stability, and scalability.
  • To propose strategies for overcoming these challenges and advancing commercialization.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent research achievements in single-atom electrocatalysis.
  • Analysis of design principles, synthesis techniques, and performance metrics of SACs.
  • Identification of challenges and emerging strategies through critical evaluation of existing studies.

Main Results:

  • SACs demonstrate high efficiency due to atomic-level metal utilization and distinct active structures.
  • Key challenges include optimizing activity, selectivity, long-term stability, and scalable production.
  • Promising strategies involve enhancing metal site intrinsic activity, improving site utilization, and robust fabrication techniques.

Conclusions:

  • SACs hold significant potential for electrochemical energy conversion, but require further development for commercial viability.
  • Addressing challenges in activity, stability, and scalability through innovative strategies is crucial.
  • Future research should focus on theoretical insights, advanced fabrication, and expanded applications to drive commercialization.