Efficient and stable synergistic production of hypochlorous acid and hydrogen from seawater via lattice chlorine participation in BiOCl/TiO2 heterojunction photoanodes

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• Stable production of hypochlorous acid and hydrogen demonstrates the effectiveness of BiOCl/TiO2 heterojunction photoanodes.
• The system operates efficiently using seawater, making it a promising method for renewable resource utilization.
• Lattice chlorine participation is crucial for the improvement of the photoanode's performance in producing these chemicals.
• This finding highlights potential applications in sustainable energy, particularly in coastal areas with abundant seawater.