New Horizon in stabilization of single atoms on metal-oxide supports for CO2 reduction

Abstract

Electrochemical CO 2 reduction is a promising route to convert CO 2 into the value added chemicals, and to control the increasing accumulation of CO 2 in the atmosphere. The CO 2 molecule is stable and chemically inert, so a highly efficient electrocatalyst is required for CO 2 reduction. The single atoms with metal oxide support is a new frontier in CO 2 reduction. The supported single atoms contain disperse isolated atoms with an appropriate support maximize the atom efficiency of metals for boosting the catalytic performance. In this review, we had discussed state-of-the-art research on the synthesis of single atoms supported on the metal oxide for boosting catalytic activity for CO 2 reduction and special emphasis is placed on the influence of single atoms supported on metal oxide on the CO 2 reduction. Furthermore, we had discussed the challenges, and opportunities for paving the development of single atoms with metal support and their application in electrocatalytic CO 2 reduction. New Horizon in Single Atoms Stabilization on Metal-Oxides support and Their Application in CO 2 Catalysis.