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Symmetry-broken single-atom catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction: Visualizing active sites and unraveling structure–activity relationships

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Changfei Jing
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Quan Zhang *
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Junyang Ding
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Lin Bo
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Shanshan Chen
Y
Yongji Qin
P
Peipei Jia *
J
Jun Luo *
DOI:10.1016/j.apmt.2026.103376delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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• Presents a systematic review of symmetry-broken SACs for the ORR. • Introduces fundamental concepts and theoretical principles governing symmetry breaking in SACs. • Summarizes key design strategies: defects, heteroatom doping, low-coordination, axial ligands, and strain engineering. • Highlights advanced characterization via TEM, XAS, and DFT. • Outlines current challenges and proposes future directions for designing high-performance ORR SACs.
Keywords:
Single-atom catalysts
Oxygen reduction reaction
Symmetry-broken
Structural design strategies
Advanced visualization characterization techniques

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Applied Materials Today cover
Applied Materials Today
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