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  • Nanotechnology
  • Catalysis

Background:

  • Single-atom catalysts (SACs) in medicine face limitations due to low active site density.
  • Improving metal loading and activity is crucial for enhancing SAC performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a synthetic method for increasing metal loading and activity in SACs.
  • To investigate the impact of metal doping density on catalyst performance and antibacterial efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesized iron single-atom catalysts (h³-FNC) by exchanging zinc with iron.
  • Achieved high metal loading (6.27 wt%) and optimized iron-iron distances (~4 Å).
  • Evaluated catalytic performance, stability, and antibacterial effects in vitro and in vivo.

Main Results:

  • h³-FNCs exhibited excellent oxidase-like activity and stability over six months.
  • A "density effect" significantly boosted intrinsic activity (2.3x) due to interacting active sites.
  • Catalytic activity was 66x (mass activity) and 315x (metal mass-specific activity) higher than commercial Pt/C.
  • Demonstrated efficient oxygen reduction and glutathione depletion.
  • Showcased superior antibacterial efficacy in promoting wound healing.

Conclusions:

  • The developed synthetic method effectively increases metal loading and activity in SACs.
  • The "density effect" is a key factor in enhancing the intrinsic activity of single-atomic iron sites.
  • h³-FNCs show significant potential as therapeutic agents for combating bacterial infections and promoting wound healing.