Abstract

Photocatalytic CO2 reduction is a practical solution to the energy dilemma and environmental damage caused by greenhouse gases, and it is very important to explore high-efficiency photocatalysts. In this study, a novel Bi2WO6/C3N5 step(S)-scheme heterojunction was successfully constructed and applied for CO2 photoreduction. The 2D/2D structure showed excellent photocatalytic properties, with methane production reaching 1.976 μmol·g−1·h−1 and selectivity reaching 100 % under 5 hours of visible light irradiation. The result indicates that combining Bi2WO6 and C3N5 can promote interfacial charge separation and maintain the optimal reducing ability of photogenerated electrons. Based on experimental and theoretical calculations, we characterized the reaction mechanism and heterojunction formation mechanism. This study offers a novel approach to improve the selectivity and photocatalytic efficiency of CO2 reduction products.

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