articleEnvironmental Science & TechnologyMar 9, 2023Closed access

Improved Electronic Structure from Spin-State Reconstruction of a Heteronuclear Fe–Co Diatomic Pair to Boost the Fenton-like Reaction

Zhejiang University · State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Dual-atom catalysts (DACs) are promising candidates for various catalytic reactions, including electrocatalysis, chemical synthesis, and environmental remediation. However, the high-activity origin and mechanism underlying intrinsic activity enhancement remain elusive, especially for the Fenton-like reaction. Herein, we systematically compared the catalytic performance of dual-atom FeCo–N/C with its single-atom counterparts by activating peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for pollutant abatement. The unusual spin-state reconstruction on FeCo–N/C is demonstrated to effectively improve the electronic structure of Fe and Co in the d orbital and enhance the PMS activation efficiency. Accordingly, the dual-atom FeCo–N/C with…

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  • Catalysis
  • Chemistry
  • Heteronuclear molecule
  • Atom (system on chip)
  • Spin states
  • Electronic structure
  • Photochemistry
  • Spin (aerodynamics)
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