Fig. 1.
A series of general strategies for 2D nanocatalysts cover the number of reactive sites, surface/interface characteristics, electron states and energy band structures. Specific strategies for photocatalysis and electrocatalysis are, respectively, on the basis of light absorption and electron transfer. Besides, approaches, such as doping, heterojunctions, phase transition and defects, perform the function as lubricants to realize the above-mentioned strategies for catalytic performance enhancement