Visible-light-driven hydrogen evolution over CdS/CuWO4 S-Scheme heterojunctions: Dual synergistic enhancement via interfacial charge transfer and photothermal activation

Key Points

• Hydrogen evolution rates are significantly elevated in CdS/CuWO4 heterojunctions due to dual enhancements.
• The study shows that interfacial charge transfer and photothermal activation work together to boost performance.
• Analysis of the S-scheme heterojunction highlights its effectiveness compared to traditional photochemical systems.
• Enhancements indicate a promising direction for more efficient hydrogen production, which may influence future energy technologies.