This is a review of atomic pair distribution function (PDF) analysis as applied to the study of
molecular materials. The PDF method is a powerful approach to study short-and …

The rapid increase in the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide is one of the most
pressing problems facing our planet. This challenge has motivated the development of …

Carbon dioxide hydrogenation for value-added chemicals has been regarded as a
promising way for CO 2 utilization. This paper describes the preparation of Ni/CeO 2 …

Electrochemical reduction stands as an alternative to revalorize CO 2. Among the different
alternatives, Ni single atoms supported on carbonaceous materials are an appealing …

Understanding and controlling nanomaterial structure, chemistry, and defects represents a
synthetic and characterization challenge. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have recently …

Heterogeneous catalysts are complex materials, often containing multiple atomic species
and phases with various degrees of structural order. The identification of structure …

Self-assembled polynuclear lanthanide hydroxo complexes are important objects in the
reticular chemistry approach to the design of various functional materials. Revealing their …

There is considerable motivation in the catalysis community and chemical industry to
envision a future where rational catalyst design and targeted chemical process optimization …

Free-access active sites created and the interaction regulated between them and substrates
during the heterogeneous catalysis process are crucial, which remain a great challenge. In …

For improved and rational design of catalysts, in-depth knowledge of their formation and
structural evolution during synthesis is a key parameter. Thus, the preparation of a Ni …