@article{Chao2026, 
author = {Xu Chao and Jinbing Wen and Weikang Yuan and Xuezhi Duan},
title = {Non-noble metal single-atom catalysts: controllable fabrication and electrocatalytic CO2 reduction activity},
year = {2026},
journal = {Industrial Chemistry & Materials},
volume = {4},
number = {2},
pages = {151-171},
keywords = {Electrocatalysis, CO2 reduction reaction, Single atom, Synthetic strategies},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.1039/d5im00351b},
doi = {10.1039/d5im00351b},
abstract = {The electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (eCO2RR) was recognized as a pivotal carbon emission reduction technology, as it can couple with renewable energy to convert CO2 into high-value-added products. With their ultrahigh atomic utilization efficiency, well-defined active sites, and tunable electronic structures, single-atom catalysts (SACs) have demonstrated remarkable catalytic merits and thus exhibited enormous development potential in this field. This minireview summarizes the latest advances in SACs for eCO2RR. First, the state-of-the-art characterization techniques for single-atom catalysts were discussed, followed by an elaboration on the influence of different synthetic strategies on their performance. Subsequently, the focus was placed on various non-noble metal SACs, with an analysis of the role of catalytic site structures in optimizing the adsorption/desorption energies of intermediates and suppressing the hydrogen evolution side reaction (HER). Finally, the current challenges and prospects of SACs in eCO2-RR were addressed.}
}