Plasmon-Induced Ultrafast Interfacial Charge Transfer for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution

The localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect of precious metals plays a pivotal role in photocatalytic H2 evolution, where plasmon-generated hot electrons are efficiently injected into the photocatalytic system, profoundly modulating interfacial electron transfer dynamics. Regrettably, the specific impact of the LSPR effect of precious metals on the ultrafast interfacial charge transfer and its kinetic characteristics remains inadequately explored in photocatalystic systems. To address these knowledge gaps, Au nanoparticles are incorporated into the CdS/ReSx photocatalyst to comprehensively investigate the LSPR-induced ultrafast interfacial charge transfer, ultimately boosting photocatalytic H2…

• NN
  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Awards: 22261142666, U23A20102, U22A20147, 22361142704, U24A2071
• NS
  Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province

  Awards: 2025AFB018, 2022CFA001
• NK
  National Key Research and Development Program of China

  Award: 2022YFB3803600