Multisite atomic-chlorine-passivation stabilizes perovskite interfaces for efficient H2O2 photosynthesis from seawater
摘要
Lead halide perovskites are promising for artificial photosynthesis but suffer from aqueous instability. Here, we stabilize CsPbI3 quantum dots within a hydrophobic chlorine-functionalized covalent organic framework through multisite atomic-chlorine passivation, forms dual Cl-Pb coordination and Cl-I halogen bonding at the interface. This suppresses ionic migration while creating a gas-solid-liquid triphase interface for enhanced O2 diffusion. The resulting S-scheme heterojunction spatially separates carriers to concurrently drive two-electron oxygen reduction and water oxidation for H2O2 synthesis without sacrificial agents. The system achieves production rates of 20.37 mmol h−1 g−1 in seawater, with a solar-to-chemical conversion efficiency of 1.38%, and operates stably for 20 h. Importantly, natural sunlight tests yield 11.7 mmol L−1 H2O2 in 10 h. Mechanistic studies confirm synergistic interfacial charge transfer and dual-reaction pathways via both oxygen reduction and water oxidation. This work demonstrates an approach for robust perovskite-based photocatalysts toward solar-driven chemical synthesis from seawater.