Orbital engineering via Ru single atoms enhances electron transfer and adsorption for efficient biomass electrooxidation

Key Points

• Enhanced electron transfer occurs with ruthenium single atoms in biomass electrooxidation, leading to promising efficiency gains.
• The study demonstrates that specific orbital engineering of Ru atoms significantly increases adsorption rates, promoting the oxidation process.
• Utilizing a novel approach with single atoms, the analysis reveals how adjusted orbital properties enhance performance in biomass electrooxidation.
• This work may enable more efficient biomass conversion, highlighting the potential of single-atom catalysis in energy applications.