Single-atom catalysts change spin state when boosted by a magnetic field

The job of a catalyst is to ultimately speed up reactions, which could reduce an hour-long process into several minutes. It has recently been shown that using external magnetic fields to modulate spin states of single-atom catalysts (SACs) is highly effective—enhancing oxygen evolution reaction magnetocurrent by a staggering 2,880%.

May 30, 2025 - 14:12
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The job of a catalyst is to ultimately speed up reactions, which could reduce an hour-long process into several minutes. It has recently been shown that using external magnetic fields to modulate spin states of single-atom catalysts (SACs) is highly effective—enhancing oxygen evolution reaction magnetocurrent by a staggering 2,880%.