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Precise Synthesis at the Atomic Scale.

Shufang Ji¹, Caroline Jun¹, Yuanjun Chen²

¹Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H6, Canada.

Precision Chemistry

|August 29, 2025

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Precise synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts at the atomic scale enables control over active sites, crucial for understanding and designing highly efficient catalysts. This review summarizes atomic-level tuning strategies and their impact on catalytic performance.

Keywords:

Precise synthesis active sites atomic scale catalysis heterogeneous catalysts

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Area of Science:

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Catalysis
Nanotechnology

Background:

Precise synthesis at the atomic scale is key for developing advanced heterogeneous catalysts.
Controlling catalyst structure at the atomic level is essential for understanding structure-property relationships.
Rational catalyst design requires precise control over active site characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize atomic-level tuning strategies for the precise synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts.
To emphasize the control over active site structures, including single atom, dual atom, and complex active sites.
To illustrate the impact of atomic-level structural regulation on catalytic performance.

Main Methods:

Review of atomic-level tuning strategies for heterogeneous catalyst synthesis.
Focus on precise control of active site structures (single atom, dual atom, complex sites).
Analysis of structure-performance correlations through catalysis examples.

Main Results:

Atomic-level synthesis strategies offer precise control over catalyst active sites.
Tuning of single atom, dual atom, and complex active sites is achievable.
Atomic structure significantly dictates catalytic performance across various reactions.

Conclusions:

Precise synthesis at the atomic scale is a powerful approach for heterogeneous catalyst development.
Understanding and controlling active site structure is critical for optimizing catalytic efficiency.
Future research should focus on advancing atomic-level synthesis and its applications.