Interstitial anionic electrons as spin–charge reservoirs for sterically tuned single-atom catalysis in 2D electrides

Huimin Hu; Jin-Ho Choi

doi:10.1039/d6ta00562d

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Interstitial anionic electrons as spin–charge reservoirs for sterically tuned single-atom catalysis in 2D electrides

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The study aims to investigate the role of interstitial anionic electrons in enhancing single-atom catalysis within two-dimensional electrides.
Analyzed the properties of two-dimensional van der Waals-stacked electrides.
Studied charge-transfer mechanisms involving interstitial anionic electrons.
Conducted comparative analysis with ionically stacked electrides.
Identified the distinctive charge-transfer characteristics of interstitial anionic electrons.
Demonstrated that intralayer confinement significantly enhances catalytic activity.
Revealed potential applications in advanced catalysis and material design.

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This research explores spin-charge reservoirs in two-dimensional electrides, indicating new pathways for single-atom catalysis.

Abstract

Two-dimensional van der Waals (vdW)-stacked electrides host interstitial anionic electrons (IAEs) confined within atomic layers, unlike ionically stacked electrides where IAEs occupy interlayer spacings. This intralayer confinement enables distinctive charge-transfer...

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