Atomically dispersed metal catalysts (ADCs), as an emerging class of heterogeneous
catalysts, have been widely investigated during the past two decades. The atomic dispersion …

Facile activation and conversion of small molecules (eg, H2O, CO2, N2, CH4, and C6H6)
into solar fuels or value-added chemicals under mild conditions is an attractive pathway in …

Abstract Knowledge of the photocatalytic H2 evolution mechanism is of great importance for
designing active catalysts toward a sustainable energy supply. An atomic‐level insight …

Modern energy challenges have amplified interest in transition metal-based molecular
electrocatalysts for fuel-forming reactions. The activity of these homogeneous …

Continual advancements in the development of synchrotron radiation sources have resulted
in X-ray based spectroscopic techniques capable of probing the electronic and structural …

Harvesting solar energy for catalytic conversion of CO2 into valuable chemical
fuels/feedstocks is an attractive yet challenging strategy to realize a sustainable carbon …

Improving the photocatalytic efficiency of a fully noble-metal-free system for CO2 reduction
remains a fundamental challenge, which can be accomplished by facilitating electron …

Plasmonic systems convert light into electrical charges and heat, mediating catalytic
transformations. However, there is ongoing controversy regarding the involvement of hot …

The development of active and stable non-precious-metal electrocatalysts for energy
conversion reactions involving hydrogen and oxygen has been of pivotal importance for …

Colloidal quantum dots (QDs) have demonstrated great promise in artificial photosynthesis.
However, the ultrasmall size hinders its controllable and effective interaction with …