Oxygen-Vacancy Bi4TaO8Cl Nanosheets

Substantial CO Rate Boost

Introduces tunable oxygen vacancies that induce surface polarization, markedly enhancing charge separation and CO2 activation for a substantial increase in photocatalytic CO production.

Li, Zhengdao · Zhang, Yongcai · Jiaqi, Lian · Huang, Fengzhen · Yang, Yong · Zhou, Yong · Zou, Zhigang

Inorganic Chemistry 2026

Advantages

CO production rate increases substantially with oxygen vacancy concentration

charge separation/transport efficiency significantly enhanced

CO2 activation capability improved