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Photocatalytic CO2 reduction comprises two coupled half-reactions: CO2 reduction and H2O oxidation. Efficient coupling of these reactions maximizes the utilization of photogenerated electrons and holes, enhancing CO2 conversion and product selectivity. In this study, sulfur-deficient VS-Zn3In2S6 (VS-ZIS) catalysts were synthesized via an ethylene glycol solvothermal method, followed by anchoring Fe single-atom sites (Fe/VS-ZIS) to facilitate CO2 photoreduction using H2O as proton source. The 1 %Fe/VS-ZIS exhibited exceptional performance, with a CO production rate of 88.6 μmol·g−1·h−1 and 97 % selectivity. Experimental and DFT results revealed that VS functioned as reductive sites to strengthen CO2 adsorption and activation, while Fe single atoms (SAs) served as oxidative sites to facilitate H2O dissociation for proton supply. Fe SAs also induced spin polarization to enhance IEF, thereby suppressing photogenerated charges recombination at redox sites. Meanwhile, Fe SAs reduced COOH* formation energy barrier and lowered CO desorption temperature, improving CO selectivity. The constructed dual active sites synergistically enhanced the overall photocatalytic CO2 reduction performance. This work offers new technical pathways for designing redox dual-active sites to boost the overall photocatalytic CO2 reduction efficiency. © 2025 Elsevier B.V.
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Chemical Engineering Journal
ISSN: 1385-8947
Year: 2025
Volume: 514
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