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Atomically dispersed metal catalysts (ADMCs) offer a low-cost, highly active alternative to noble metals for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). This review details ADMC design principles and recent advances for efficient electrochemical devices.

Keywords:

Atomically dispersed metal catalysts Chemical coordination Heteroatom doping Oxygen reduction reaction

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Electrochemistry
Materials Science
Catalysis

Background:

Developing efficient electrochemical devices like fuel cells (FCs) and metal-air batteries (MABs) necessitates optimized oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts.
Reducing reliance on expensive noble metals is crucial for cost-effective and sustainable energy technologies.
Atomically dispersed metal catalysts (ADMCs) present a promising avenue due to their high atom utilization and tunable properties.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize current research trends and reaction mechanisms in ORR catalysis.
To elucidate the design principles for transitioning from two-electron (2e-) to four-electron (4e-) ORR catalysts.
To review recent advancements in ADMCs for efficient 4e- ORR applications.

Main Methods:

Literature review of ORR mechanisms and catalyst design strategies.
Analysis of geometric and chemical coordination effects on catalyst performance.
Documentation of recent progress in ADMC research, including M-N-C coordination, heteroatom doping, and dual-atom systems.

Main Results:

ADMCs demonstrate high intrinsic activity and controllable coordination environments, making them viable alternatives to noble metals.
Advances in ADMC design focus on M-N-C coordination, heteroatom doping, dual-metal systems, and NP/NC-ADM interactions for enhanced 4e- ORR.
Understanding the evolution from 2e- to 4e- ORR pathways is key for catalyst development.

Conclusions:

ADMCs are pivotal for developing efficient, low-cost catalysts for ORR in electrochemical devices.
Future research should focus on optimizing ADMC design for superior 4e- ORR activity and stability.
Addressing challenges and exploring new opportunities in ADMC development will drive progress in energy conversion technologies.