Synchronization Strategy for Activity and Stability in Fenton-Like Single-Atom Catalysis

Area of Science:

• Catalysis
• Environmental Science
• Materials Science

Background:

• Single-atom catalysts (SACs) are crucial for Fenton-like environmental remediation.
• Current research prioritizes activity and mechanism over simultaneous activity and stability enhancement.
• Stability is critical for practical and scalable applications of SACs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review synchronization strategies for improving Fenton-like single-atom catalysis activity and stability.
• To focus on design principles and mechanisms of key strategies.
• To provide the first comprehensive review on concurrent optimization of activity and stability in Fenton-like SACs.

Main Methods:

• Review of recent advances in synchronization strategies.
• Focus on four key strategies: coordination engineering, confinement effects, carrier substitution, and catalytic module design.
• Evaluation of machine learning and lifecycle assessment (LCA) roles.

Main Results:

• Identified key factors governing SAC stability and activity through interplay analysis.
• Highlighted design principles for enhancing both activity and stability.
• Demonstrated the potential of machine learning and LCA in advancing these strategies.

Conclusions:

• Concurrent optimization of activity and stability is essential for practical Fenton-like SACs.
• Coordination engineering, confinement effects, carrier substitution, and module design are promising strategies.
• Future research should focus on developing highly efficient and durable SACs for environmental remediation.