Traditional catalyst synthesis primarily hinges on liquid-phase methods. Nevertheless, a quarter of a century ago, the advent of vapour-phase methods such as atomic layer deposition opened up important alternatives to atomically tailor catalysts and boost their performance.
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Filez, M., Dendooven, J. & Detavernier, C. Catalysts made from vapour. Nat Catal 7, 2–3 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41929-023-01098-w
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