Citation: Ying Chen, Ronghua Yan, Weiyan Yin. Research Progress on the Synthesis of Metal Single-Atom Catalysts and Their Applications in Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Reactions[J]. University Chemistry, ;2025, 40(9): 344-353. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202503066 shu

Research Progress on the Synthesis of Metal Single-Atom Catalysts and Their Applications in Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Reactions

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School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China;
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Wuhan Occupation Technical School of Huangpi District, Wuhan 430399, China;
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Graduate School, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China

Corresponding author: Weiyan Yin, hpywy2006@163.com
Received Date: 18 March 2025
Accepted Date: 19 June 2025

With the introduction of the “dual carbon” target, hydrogen energy has garnered significant attention as a clean and efficient secondary energy source. The production of “green hydrogen” through the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) represents one of the most promising strategies for achieving a hydrogen-powered society. Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have demonstrated exceptional catalytic performance in HER, attributed to their maximized atomic utilization efficiency and distinctive electronic structures. This paper comprehensively reviews recent advancements in the synthesis of metal SACs and their applications in HER. Through detailed case analyses, this review aims to provide insights into the forefront of SAC research and elucidate their critical role in electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution.
- Single-atom catalysts,
- Synthesis,
- Electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction,
- Review
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