Multisite atomic-chlorine-passivation stabilizes perovskite interfaces for efficient H2O2 photosynthesis from seawater
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Lead halide perovskites are promising for artificial photosynthesis but suffer from aqueous instability. Here, we stabilize CsPbI 3 quantum dots (QDs) within a hydrophobic chlorine-functionalized covalent organic framework (COF-Cl) through multisite atomic-chlorine passivation, forming dual Cl–Pb coordination and Cl–I halogen bonding at the interface. This suppresses ionic migration while creating a gas–liquid–solid triphase interface for enhanced O 2 diffusion. The resulting S-scheme heterojunction spatially separates carriers to concurrently drive two-electron oxygen reduction and water oxidation for H 2 O 2 synthesis without sacrificial agents. The system achieves record production rates of 25.29 mmol h -1 g -1 in pure water and 20.37 mmol h -1 g -1 in seawater under visible light, with a solar-to-chemical conversion efficiency of 1.38%. Crucially, it operates stably for 20 h in seawater and produces 11.7 mmol L -1 H 2 O 2 in 10 h under natural sunlight. Mechanistic studies confirm synergistic interfacial charge transfer and dual-reaction pathways via both oxygen reduction and water oxidation. This work establishes a paradigm for robust perovskite-based photocatalysts toward scalable solar-driven chemical synthesis from seawater.