Nano-catalysts in Chemical Reactions - Increasing Reaction Rates using Atomic-level Control

C Jayavant Kamesh; Abdul Basith Mohammed

doi:10.71097/IJSAT.v17.i1.10119

Nano-catalysts in Chemical Reactions - Increasing Reaction Rates using Atomic-level Control

Author(s)	C Jayavant Kamesh, Abdul Basith Mohammed
Country	India
Abstract	Nanocatalysts have emerged as a transformative class of materials capable of significantly enhancing chemical reaction rates through precise atomic-level control of active sites. Unlike conventional nanoparticle catalysts, atomically dispersed catalysts such as single-atom catalysts (SACs), dual-atom catalysts (DACs), and triple-atom catalysts (TACs) maximize metal atom utilization while offering well-defined coordination environments that enable tunable electronic structures and highly selective reaction pathways. This review explores recent advances in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of atomically precise nanocatalysts, emphasizing how structural and electronic modulation at the atomic scale influences catalytic performance. Various synthesis strategies, including defect engineering, coordination confinement, and metal–organic framework (MOF)-derived methods, are discussed for stabilizing isolated and clustered atomic sites. Advanced characterization techniques such as aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy, X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy, and operando spectroscopic methods are highlighted for identifying active configurations and monitoring dynamic structural evolution during reactions. The role of computational approaches, particularly density functional theory, in predicting reaction mechanisms and guiding rational catalyst design is also examined. Applications in key electrochemical and thermal reactions, including CO₂ reduction, oxygen reduction, and hydrogen evolution, demonstrate the superior activity, selectivity, and stability achievable through atomic-level control. Furthermore, the review addresses current challenges such as atom migration, catalyst deactivation, and limitations in large-scale synthesis, which hinder industrial implementation. Future research directions involving artificial intelligence–assisted materials discovery, synergistic multi-atom active sites, and self-healing catalyst systems are proposed as promising pathways toward next-generation catalytic technologies. Overall, atomic-scale engineering of nanocatalysts presents a powerful strategy for advancing sustainable and efficient chemical processes.
Keywords	Nano-catalyst, atomic-level control
Field	Chemistry
Published In	Volume 17, Issue 1, January-March 2026
Published On	2026-01-22
DOI	https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v17.i1.10119
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbmh3h

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