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Heterogeneous Catalysis

Heterogeneous Catalysis

Heterogeneous catalysis involves a catalyst in a different phase from the reactants. It is a process where the catalyst and the reactants are in distinct phases, typically solid and gas or liquid.Most heterogeneous catalysts are metals, metal oxides, or acids. The list includes transition metals like iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), palladium (Pd), platinum (Pt), chromium (Cr), manganese (Mn), tungsten (W), silver (Ag), and copper (Cu). These metals possess partially vacant d orbitals that...

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Polyelemental Nanoparticle Catalysts.

Xianzhuo Lao¹, Mengdi Liu¹, Lina Yang¹

¹Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China.

Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)

|September 17, 2025

Summary

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Polyelemental nanoparticle catalysts, integrating multiple elements, offer enhanced catalytic performance for complex reactions. This review highlights their design, applications in thermal, electrochemical, and photocatalysis, and future opportunities.

Keywords:

catalysis ligand effect multi‐site synergy polyelemental nanoparticles strain effect

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Catalysis
Nanotechnology

Background:

Polyelemental nanoparticles (NPs) are gaining interest due to their ability to combine functions and create synergistic electronic effects.
Advanced synthesis methods have led to diverse polyelemental NP structures, fueling research in catalysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in polyelemental nanoparticle catalysts.
To elaborate on design principles and explore applications in various catalytic processes.

Main Methods:

Review of literature on polyelemental NPs in thermal, electrochemical, and photocatalysis.
Discussion of design strategies, synthesis advancements, and performance optimization.

Main Results:

Polyelemental NPs, including alloyed and heterostructured types, show significant promise in catalysis.
Synergistic effects and tailored binding energies enhance catalytic activity and efficiency.

Conclusions:

Polyelemental nanocatalysts are crucial for complex reactions, offering tunable properties for optimized performance.
Future research should focus on high-throughput discovery and atomic-scale characterization to advance the field.