TY - JOUR AU - Bao, Yuxiang AU - Zheng, Xiuhui AU - Liu, Chang AU - Lv, Xing AU - Guo, Yinming AU - Li, Baorui AU - Cao, Jianlin AU - Gao, Yujie AU - Yuan, Juncong AU - Wang, Mengxin AU - Ma, Zhe AU - Tuo, Yongxiao AU - Yan, Hao AU - Li, Lina AU - Liu, Yibin AU - Chen, Xiaobo AU - Feng, Xiang AU - Yang, Chaohe AU - Chen, De PY - 2025 TI - Asymmetric Cu1-N3-P-C active centers for efficient acetylene hydrochlorination JO - Carbon Future SN - 2960-0561 SP - 9200040 VL - 2 IS - 1 AB - We investigated the pivotal role of active center symmetry on the stability of reactant adsorption and the transition state dynamics within the context of acetylene hydrochlorination. Our innovative approach involved the integration of phosphorus into a nitrogen-doped carbon framework and introduced the single Cu center, culminating in the development of novel copper-nitrogen-phosphorus-carbon (Cu-NPC) catalysts. These catalysts are distinguished by their asymmetrical Cu1-N3-P-C chemical environment. Our kinetic studies shed light on the underlying mechanisms contributing to the superior performance of the Cu-NPC catalysts. These catalysts not only enhance the reaction rate by moderating the adsorption strength of reactants, thereby optimizing the reaction kinetics, but also demonstrate an outstanding ability to mitigate the risk of carbon deposition, a common challenge that compromises catalyst longevity and efficiency. This is evidenced by a notably low deactivation rate of 0.027 h−1 at a high C2H2 weight hourly space velocity (WHSV) of 1.4 gC2H2⋅gcat−1⋅h−1. This research not only advances our understanding of the critical influence of active center symmetry on catalyst performance but also paves the way for the rational design of advanced catalysts tailored for specific industrial applications. UR - https://doi.org/10.26599/CF.2025.9200040 DO - 10.26599/CF.2025.9200040