Atomic-Level Interfacial Engineering of Zr-In2S3/g-C3N4 Z-Scheme Heterojunction for Enhanced Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction

Key Points

• The aim is to improve photocatalytic CO2 reduction efficiency by enhancing charge separation in semiconductor heterojunctions.
• Designed and synthesized Zr-In2S3/g-C3N4 z-scheme heterojunctions.
• Evaluated the charge separation and interfacial electric fields.
• Compared photocatalytic activity against conventional semiconductor systems.
• Achieved a significant increase in photocatalytic CO2 reduction efficiency.
• Demonstrated enhanced charge separation with improved interfacial electric fields.
• Showed a notable reduction in the activation energy required for the reaction.