Synergistic non-bonding diatomic Pt sites for efficient hydrogenation of nitro compounds

-ND@G achieves complete m-dinitrobenzene conversion with >99.0% selectivity toward m-phenylenediamine and retains high stability over five cycles under mild conditions, outperforming reference catalysts including isolated single atoms, fully exposed clusters, and nanoparticles. Experimental and theoretical studies further suggest that the electron-deficient non-bonding diatomic Pt sites synergistically activate both m-dinitrobenzene and hydrogen, while also promoting the efficient desorption of m-phenylenediamine. This work highlights the structural and electronic advantages of high-density diatomic catalysts for multi-step hydrogenation and offers a versatile platform for catalyst design.