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Synthesis Mechanism and Regulation of Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks‐Based Hollow Carbon Single‐Atom Catalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Up to now, researchers have been dedicated to developing oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts with high activity and durability. Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) are an excellent choice as precursors for ORR catalysts due to their high specific surface area and abundant active sites. At present, most review papers mainly concentrate on electrocatalysis and degradation. The distinction of this paper lies in starting with ZIFs themselves. First, the synthesis methods and mechanisms of ZIFs are summarized. Then, it elaborates in depth on how ZIFs form hollow structures and the preparation methods of derived single-atom catalyst materials. Finally, the development status of different types of hollow ZIF-derived single-atom materials in the ORR field is reviewed, and the future development trends and directions are prospected.

Source: ChemSusChem

DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202502087

Authors: Liangli Dai, Guohao Nan, Bolin Li, Yanchun Xu, Changlin Yu, Zesheng Li

Institution: Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology

Language: English

Topic: Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province

Awards: G1763214021, G3336159898, G4327575325