Recent advances in single-atom catalysis resulted in readily accessible materials whose application in most catalytic reactions mediated by conventional nanoparticle-based catalysts often results in higher activity and selectivity. Can we expect catalysis by atomically dispersed atoms to find practical applications? Which are the hurdles to be overcome before widespread uptake of atomically dispersed metals in industrial synthetic processes and in hydrogen fuel cells?

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单原子催化：可行的技术吗？

单原子催化的最新进展导致了易于获得的材料，这些材料在由常规基于纳米颗粒的催化剂介导的大多数催化反应中的应用通常会导致更高的活性和选择性。我们能否期望原子分散的原子进行催化以找到实际应用？在工业合成过程和氢燃料电池中广泛吸收原子分散的金属之前，需要克服哪些障碍？