Heterointerface Engineering of In <sub>2</sub> S <sub>3</sub> /Ag <sub>2</sub> S S‐Scheme Photocatalyst Toward Solar Hydrogen Peroxide Photosynthesis
Photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide (H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) production offers a sustainable alternative to the energy-intensive anthraquinone process. However, developing efficient semiconductor systems for oxygen reduction to H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> remains challenging. Herein, we construct an In<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub>/Ag<sub>2</sub>S heterostructure via a cation-exchange strategy, achieving atomic-level interfacial modulation that enhances charge separation and boosts H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> production. Spectroscopic and radical trapping experiments identify the dominant active species and confirm a favorable two-electron oxygen reduction pathway. The tailored energy band alignment between In<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub> and Ag<sub>2</sub>S promotes visible-light absorption and facilitates efficient carrier migration, leading to significantly improved photocatalytic performance. This work provides a feasible approach to designing transition metal chalcogenides (TMCs)-based heterostructures for sustainable H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> synthesis and advances solar-to-chemical energy conversion.
Authors
- Fang‐Xing Xiao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5673-5362)
- Guangcan Xiao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7674-9595)
- Xiaolin Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1247-273X)
- Yunhui He (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3476-2487)
- Mengyu Lin
Institutions
- Minjiang University (CN)
- Fuzhou University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ChemSusChem
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.202501827
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.45