Hailong Li , Wenqi Song , Altaf Hussain , Donghao Li , Wenlu Zeng , Fengxiang Li
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Abstract
Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have been of great interest to researchers since their inception due to their high atomic utilization rates (up to 100 %), unique geometrical configurations, abundance of active sites, and excellent activity and selectivity in various catalytic reactions. Herein,we make an overview of the progress in SAC research in recent years, including a brief description of traditional synthesis and SAC characterization methods, highlighting new synthesis methods and the incorporation of density function theory (DFT) to guide catalyst development, analyzing current research bottlenecks, and looking ahead to the future of SAC research in terms of new development strategies and the application of new materials. In conclusion, our work provides some references for future SAC research work, especially on synthesis strategies and industrial applications.
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The Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (JECE) serves as a platform for the dissemination of original and innovative research focusing on the advancement of environmentally-friendly, sustainable technologies. JECE emphasizes the transition towards a carbon-neutral circular economy and a self-sufficient bio-based economy. Topics covered include soil, water, wastewater, and air decontamination; pollution monitoring, prevention, and control; advanced analytics, sensors, impact and risk assessment methodologies in environmental chemical engineering; resource recovery (water, nutrients, materials, energy); industrial ecology; valorization of waste streams; waste management (including e-waste); climate-water-energy-food nexus; novel materials for environmental, chemical, and energy applications; sustainability and environmental safety; water digitalization, water data science, and machine learning; process integration and intensification; recent developments in green chemistry for synthesis, catalysis, and energy; and original research on contaminants of emerging concern, persistent chemicals, and priority substances, including microplastics, nanoplastics, nanomaterials, micropollutants, antimicrobial resistance genes, and emerging pathogens (viruses, bacteria, parasites) of environmental significance.