On-surface synthesis of tailored organic platforms for single metal atoms.

ABSTRACT: Recent advances in nanomaterials have pushed the boundaries of nanoscale fabrication to the limit of single atoms, particularly in heterogeneous catalysis. Single atom catalysts, comprising minute amounts of transition metals dispersed on inert substrates, have emerged as prominent materials in this domain. However, overcoming the tendency of these single atoms to cluster beyond cryogenic temperatures and precisely arranging them on surfaces with desired local environments pose significant challenges. Employing organic templates for orchestrating and modulating the activity of single atoms holds promise. Here, we introduce an on-surface synthesis of a single atom platform wherein atoms are firmly anchored to specific coordination sites distributed along carbon-based polymers. These platfor

SUBMITTER: Kinikar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12675580 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature