Catalysis stands as a cornerstone in chemical synthesis, pivotal in advancing sustainable manufacturing pathways. The evolution from energy-intensive to sustainable catalytic processes has marked a transformative shift, notably exemplified by low-energy catalytic methods. These processes, operating under milder conditions and emphasizing selectivity and recyclability, represent the forefront of sustainable chemistry. This review navigates through an array of low-energy chemical reactions, highlighting their diverse applications and culminating in exploration of recent strides within low-energy catalytic processes. For example, the review explores the uses of low-energy catalytic processes in applications such as enzyme mimicking, biodiesel production, carbon dioxide capture, and organic synthesis. Additionally, it covers enzymatic catalysis and photocatalysis for carbon dioxide transformations, energy applications, and water treatment. Notably, the review emphasizes the low-energy catalytic capabilities of single-atom catalysis (SAC) and diatomic catalysts (DACs), recognizing their exceptional performance in catalyzing reactions at minimal activation energies while maintaining high efficiency and selectivity under mild conditions. By elucidating the modulation of electronic structure and offering a microelectronic perspective, the review aims to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the catalytic activity of SAC and DACs. Emphasizing the interplay between coordination chemistry principles and catalytic efficacy, the review elucidates the indispensable role of coordination complexes in fortifying the sustainability of these processes. By spotlighting the fusion of coordination chemistry with catalysis, this review aims to underscore their collective influence in shaping the landscape of sustainable chemical production.

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低能耗催化过程中协调驱动的创新：促进化学品生产的可持续性

催化是化学合成的基石，对于推进可持续制造途径至关重要。从能源密集型到可持续催化过程的演变标志着一个变革性的转变，特别是低能耗催化方法。这些工艺在较温和的条件下运行，强调选择性和可回收性，代表了可持续化学的前沿。这篇综述介绍了一系列低能化学反应，强调了它们的多样化应用，并最终探索了低能催化过程的最新进展。例如，该综述探讨了低能催化过程在酶模拟、生物柴油生产、二氧化碳捕获和有机合成等应用中的用途。此外，它还涵盖用于二氧化碳转化、能源应用和水处理的酶催化和光催化。值得注意的是，该评论强调了单原子催化（SAC）和双原子催化剂（DAC）的低能催化能力，认识到它们在最小活化能催化反应方面的卓越性能，同时在温和条件下保持高效率和选择性。通过阐明电子结构的调制并提供微电子视角，该综述旨在阐明 SAC 和 DAC 催化活性的机制。该综述强调了配位化学原理和催化功效之间的相互作用，阐明了配位配合物在增强这些过程的可持续性方面不可或缺的作用。通过重点关注配位化学与催化的融合，本综述旨在强调它们在塑造可持续化学品生产格局方面的集体影响力。