Facet‐dependent diversity of Pt–O coordination for Pt 1 /CeO 2 catalysts achieved by oriented atomic deposition

The surface chemistry of CeO2 is dictated by the well‐defined facets, which exert great influence on the supported metal species and the catalytic performance. Here we report Pt1/CeO2 catalysts exhibiting specific structures of Pt–O coordination on different facets by using adequate preparation methods. The simple impregnation method results in Pt–O3 coordination on the predominantly exposed {111} facets, while the photo‐deposition method achieves oriented atomic deposition for Pt–O4 coordination into the “nano‐pocket” structure of {100} facets at the top. Compared to the impregnated Pt1/CeO2 catalyst showing normal redox properties and low‐temperature activity for CO oxidation, the photo‐deposited Pt1/CeO2 exhibits uncustomary strong metal‐support interaction and extraordinary high‐temperature stability. The preparation methods dictate the facet‐dependent diversity of Pt–O coordination, resulting in the further activity‐selectivity trade‐off. By applying specific preparation routes, our work provides an example of disentangling the effects of support facets and coordination environments for nano‐catalysts.