Weikang Wang*, Lele Wang, Qinqin Liu*
Chin. J. Struct. Chem., 2025, 44(12), 100718. DOI: 10.1016/j.cjsc.2025.100718
December 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
In summary, this work
pioneers a solar-driven tandem strategy that integrates S-scheme photocatalysis
with industrial carbonylation under ambient conditions, enabling direct
conversion of CO2 to value-added amides. The breakthrough manifests
in three aspects: First, the S-scheme charge transfer mechanism in CeO2/Bi2S3 photocatalysts verified by in situ irradiated XPS, DFT calculations, EPR
radical trapping, and fs-TA measurements resolves the inherent conflict between
carrier separation and thermodynamic capability while preserving strong redox
potentials. This achieves high CO production activity and selectivity (14.05
mmol g–1, 98%). Second, the innovative tandem carbonylation design
employs a gas-diffusion-interconnected two-chamber reactor, enabling in situ
utilization of photogenerated CO for quantitative conversion to pharmaceutical
amides via Pd-catalyzed carbonylation, eliminating CO storage risks. Finally,
operating at room temperature under solar irradiation, this approach transforms
greenhouse gas CO2 into high-value chemicals (e.g., drug
intermediates), marking a significant stride toward sustainable artificial
carbon cycling.