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Rational Design of Atomically Dispersed Catalysts for the Electrochemical Oxygen Evolution Reaction
Yufang Wang1, Qian Bai2, Shuai Jiang2
1Research Department, Shijiazhuang College of Applied Technology, Shijiazhuang, China.
Chemistry, an Asian Journal
|July 21, 2026
Summary
Atomically dispersed catalysts (ADCs), including single-atom catalysts (SACs) and dual-atom catalysts (DACs), offer precise atomic control for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysis. These engineered systems promise scalable, cost-effective, and efficient sustainable energy conversion.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Catalysis
Background:
- Atomically dispersed catalysts (ADCs) represent a paradigm shift in electrocatalyst design.
- Single-atom catalysts (SACs), dual-atom catalysts (DACs), and metal cluster catalysts offer atomic-level control over active sites for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the structural evolution and interfacial mechanisms of ADCs for OER.
- To highlight synergistic effects and engineering strategies that enhance OER efficiency and stability.
Main Methods:
- Review of structural evolution and interfacial electronic coupling mechanisms.
- Discussion of synergistic effects in SACs, DACs, and metal clusters.
- Analysis of engineering strategies like dynamic coordination reconstruction and heterostructure engineering.
Main Results:
- SACs maximize atomic utilization and tunable coordination.
- DACs provide bimetallic synergy for optimized adsorption.
- Clusters offer multicenter cooperative catalysis with delocalization.
- Engineering strategies improve intrinsic activity and stability.
Conclusions:
- Atomically engineered catalysts provide design guidance for next-generation OER systems.
- ADCs hold significant potential for scalable, cost-effective, and high-efficiency OER in sustainable energy conversion.
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