@article{ART003342625},
author={Chen Liang and Zeng Qing and Peng Yun and Xu Chenxi X. and Zhu Yucan and Li Gangyong and Sun Jiale and Wang Wei and Hou Zhaohui},
title={Recent advances in synthesis strategies and electrocatalytic applications of single−atom catalysts},
journal={Carbon Letters},
issn={1976-4251},
year={2026},
volume={36},
number={2},
pages={667-695},
doi={10.1007/s42823-026-01041-6}
TY - JOUR
AU - Chen Liang
AU - Zeng Qing
AU - Peng Yun
AU - Xu Chenxi X.
AU - Zhu Yucan
AU - Li Gangyong
AU - Sun Jiale
AU - Wang Wei
AU - Hou Zhaohui
TI - Recent advances in synthesis strategies and electrocatalytic applications of single−atom catalysts
JO - Carbon Letters
PY - 2026
VL - 36
IS - 2
PB - Korean Carbon Society
SP - 667
EP - 695
SN - 1976-4251
AB - Single−atom catalysts (SACs) have attracted significant attention in the field of electrocatalytic energy conversion owing to their unique catalytic properties and exceptionally high metal−atom utilization efficiency. This review systematically summarizes recent synthesis strategies for SACs, and critically analyzes the advantages and limitations of each approach. With respect to catalyst characterization, advanced techniques, such as aberration−corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (AC−STEM) and X − ray absorption fine structure (XAFS), are highlighted for their crucial roles in elucidating atomic dispersion, coordination environments and electronic structures. Furthermore, the performance and applications of SACs in key electrocatalytic reactions are comprehensively reviewed, including the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), and other representative reactions. Finally, current challenges and future research directions are discussed, offering insights into the reasonable design of high−performance SACs and their progress towards practical applications.
KW - Single−atom catalysts Preparation strategies Characterization techniques Electrocatalytic applications
DO - 10.1007/s42823-026-01041-6
ER -
Chen Liang, Zeng Qing, Peng Yun, Xu Chenxi X., Zhu Yucan, Li Gangyong, Sun Jiale, Wang Wei and Hou Zhaohui. (2026). Recent advances in synthesis strategies and electrocatalytic applications of single−atom catalysts. Carbon Letters, 36(2), 667-695.
Chen Liang, Zeng Qing, Peng Yun, Xu Chenxi X., Zhu Yucan, Li Gangyong, Sun Jiale, Wang Wei and Hou Zhaohui. 2026, "Recent advances in synthesis strategies and electrocatalytic applications of single−atom catalysts", Carbon Letters, vol.36, no.2 pp.667-695. Available from: doi:10.1007/s42823-026-01041-6
Chen Liang, Zeng Qing, Peng Yun, Xu Chenxi X., Zhu Yucan, Li Gangyong, Sun Jiale, Wang Wei, Hou Zhaohui "Recent advances in synthesis strategies and electrocatalytic applications of single−atom catalysts" Carbon Letters 36.2 pp.667-695 (2026) : 667.
Chen Liang, Zeng Qing, Peng Yun, Xu Chenxi X., Zhu Yucan, Li Gangyong, Sun Jiale, Wang Wei, Hou Zhaohui. Recent advances in synthesis strategies and electrocatalytic applications of single−atom catalysts. 2026; 36(2), 667-695. Available from: doi:10.1007/s42823-026-01041-6
Chen Liang, Zeng Qing, Peng Yun, Xu Chenxi X., Zhu Yucan, Li Gangyong, Sun Jiale, Wang Wei and Hou Zhaohui. "Recent advances in synthesis strategies and electrocatalytic applications of single−atom catalysts" Carbon Letters 36, no.2 (2026) : 667-695.doi: 10.1007/s42823-026-01041-6
Chen Liang; Zeng Qing; Peng Yun; Xu Chenxi X.; Zhu Yucan; Li Gangyong; Sun Jiale; Wang Wei; Hou Zhaohui. Recent advances in synthesis strategies and electrocatalytic applications of single−atom catalysts. Carbon Letters, 36(2), 667-695. doi: 10.1007/s42823-026-01041-6
Chen Liang; Zeng Qing; Peng Yun; Xu Chenxi X.; Zhu Yucan; Li Gangyong; Sun Jiale; Wang Wei; Hou Zhaohui. Recent advances in synthesis strategies and electrocatalytic applications of single−atom catalysts. Carbon Letters. 2026; 36(2) 667-695. doi: 10.1007/s42823-026-01041-6
Chen Liang, Zeng Qing, Peng Yun, Xu Chenxi X., Zhu Yucan, Li Gangyong, Sun Jiale, Wang Wei, Hou Zhaohui. Recent advances in synthesis strategies and electrocatalytic applications of single−atom catalysts. 2026; 36(2), 667-695. Available from: doi:10.1007/s42823-026-01041-6
Chen Liang, Zeng Qing, Peng Yun, Xu Chenxi X., Zhu Yucan, Li Gangyong, Sun Jiale, Wang Wei and Hou Zhaohui. "Recent advances in synthesis strategies and electrocatalytic applications of single−atom catalysts" Carbon Letters 36, no.2 (2026) : 667-695.doi: 10.1007/s42823-026-01041-6
