This invention provides a multi-scale neighborhood synergistic catalyst, its preparation method, and its applications. The method uses
nitrogen-
doped carbon nanotubes (NCNTs) as a structural platform, achieving precise construction of Al diatomic sites through vapor-phase migration,
trapping, and reduction fixation of volatile
metal precursors. Furthermore, it combines secondary vapor-phase deposition to drive the surface deposition and
nucleation of
metal-containing Y species, resulting in in-situ growth into
metal nanoclusters to obtain Al2-Y. NC / NCNT catalyst. In this catalyst, Al species are atomically dispersed and exhibit coordination unsaturation, while metallic Y is anchored to its neighboring interface in the form of
nanoclusters. Both maintain a stable nearest-neighbor structure under the confinement and anchoring effect of
carbon nanotube doping sites. The Al2 sites can regulate the
selective adsorption configuration and electronic state of reaction intermediates, while the Y
nanoclusters provide efficient
hydrogen molecule activation and overflow
hydrogen supply channels. Together, they lower the energy barrier of key hydrogenation steps and suppress excessive hydrogenation side reactions. This invention features mild conditions, a simple process, and exhibits excellent hydrogenation activity and selectivity.