Accelerating charge transfer via defect-mediated molecular anchoring for efficient photocatalytic cyclohexene oxidation

Abstract

Developing stable organic–inorganic junctions is crucial for efficient photocatalytic synthesis. Here, we report a high-performance hybrid catalyst comprising a molecular Fe complex grafted onto sulfur-vacancy-rich Zn_0.4Cd_0.6S through a vacancy-mediated tethering strategy. This site-specific registration minimizes interfacial resistance and accelerates electron injection kinetics, bypassing the stability-activity trade-off common in conventional hybrids.