Unconstrained Coordination of Pt Single Atoms on Distorted g‐C3N4 Enables Electronic Flexibility and Enhanced Microplastics Photoreforming
Ting‐Han Lin, Yin‐Hsuan Chang, Jia‐Mao Chang, Ciao‐Yun Huang, Kai‐Chi Hsiao, Kuo‐Ping Chiang, Ying‐Han Liao, Kai‐Hsiang Hsu, Jen‐Fu Hsu, Ming‐Chung Wu · 2026
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Ting-Han Lin and colleagues anchor single platinum atoms on a warped carbon nitride sheet to turn microplastics into fuel with light, in a 2026 study. Plastic waste piles up, and using sunlight to reform it into hydrogen is attractive. The support's bent framework holds platinum in an unusual loose coordination that lets electrons move flexibly.
X ray measures confirmed the odd bonding and showed fast charge transfer to platinum under light. Among plastics tested, PET gave the highest hydrogen rate, helped by alkaline splitting of its ester bonds. Computer models showed platinum lowers the energy barrier for hydrogen release. The design may guide other plastic to fuel catalysts.
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| CREATOR | Ting‐Han Lin, Yin‐Hsuan Chang, Jia‐Mao Chang, Ciao‐Yun Huang, Kai‐Chi Hsiao, Kuo‐Ping Chiang, Ying‐Han Liao, Kai‐Hsiang Hsu, Jen‐Fu Hsu, Ming‐Chung Wu |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 34 KB |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |