Low-valent Mo single atoms stabilized by electronegative oxygen coordination enable efficient water oxidation

Chemical Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yang Yang, J.G. Li, Qian-Nan Yang, Yibin Yang, Jian-Hua Meng, Lin Zhang, Ying-Dan Wu, Ke-Xiang Wang, Huan Chen, Zhiyuan Jiang, Rui Chao, Weitao Wang
+2 more Xiao Ma, Zhao-Tie Liu
DOI: 10.1039/d6sc00877a
Cited by: 1
References: 48

Abstract

electrochemical characterization further reveals that the lattice oxygen mechanism pathway serves as the primary redox partner during the OER. Theoretical calculations reveal that the low-valent Mo SAs enhance OER activity and identify the rate-determining steps in the OER process. The present work delivers a universal blueprint for high-performance, low-valent monoatomic catalysts: craft under-coordinated metal centers whose electron density is precisely modulated by adjacent, highly electronegative ligands.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction Metal-Catalyzed Oxygenation Mechanisms

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
17
Pages
8670–8682
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN