The efficiency and stability of catalysts for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution (PHE) are largely governed by the charge transfer behaviors across the heterojunction interfaces. In this study, CuO, a typical semiconductor featuring a broad spectral absorption range, is successfully employed as the electron acceptor to combine with CdS for constructing a S-scheme heterojunction. The optimized photocatalyst (CdS-CuO2∶1) delivers an exceptional hydrogen evolution rate of 18.89 mmol/(g·h), 4.15-fold higher compared with bare CdS. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflection absorption spectroscopy (UV-vis DRS) confirmed the S-scheme band structure of the composites. Moreover, the surface photovoltage (SPV) and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) indicated that the photogenerated electrons and photogenerated holes of CdS-CuO2∶1 were respectively transferred to the conduction band (CB) of CdS with a higher reduction potential and the valence band (VB) of CuO with a higher oxidation potential under illumination, as expected for the S-scheme mechanism. Density-functional-theory calculations of the electron density difference (EDD) disclose an interfacial electric field oriented from CdS to CuO. This built-in field suppresses charge recombination and accelerates carrier migration, rationalizing the markedly enhanced PHE activity. This study offers a novel strategy for designing S-scheme heterojunctions with high light harvesting and charge utilization toward sustainable solar-to-hydrogen conversion.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |