ZnO, a typical photocatalyst, has aroused great attention due to its nontoxicity, biocompatibility, and earth abundance. However, its performance is hindered by insufficient light absorption capacity, limited reduction ability, and fast recombination of photogenerated carriers (PC). To overcome these challenges, the construction of ZnO-based S-scheme heterojunctions has emerged as an effective solution, enabling the simultaneous realization of spatially separated PC and enhanced redox abilities. Given the notable progress in ZnO-based S-scheme heterojunctions, it is crucial to review the current achievements and provide guidance for future development. This paper presents the development and representative characterization methods of S-scheme heterojunctions, outlines the design principles of ZnO-based S-scheme heterojunctions, and exemplifies the applications of ZnO-based S-scheme heterojunctions in environmental remediation, hydrogen evolution, H₂O₂ production, and CO₂ reduction. Finally, the significant challenges and potential improvements for ZnO-based S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts are proposed.

ZnO作为一种典型的光催化剂，由于其无毒、生物相容性和地球丰富性而引起人们的广泛关注。然而，其性能受到光吸收能力不足、还原能力有限和光生载流子（PC）快速复合的阻碍。为了克服这些挑战，基于ZnO的S型异质结的构建成为一种有效的解决方案，能够同时实现空间分离的PC和增强的氧化还原能力。鉴于ZnO基S型异质结的显着进展，回顾当前的成就并为未来的发展提供指导至关重要。本文介绍了S型异质结的发展和代表性表征方法，概述了ZnO基S型异质结的设计原理，并举例说明了ZnO基S型异质结在环境修复、析氢、H 2 O等方面的_应用。₂生产和CO ₂减少。最后，提出了 ZnO 基 S 型异质结光催化剂的重大挑战和潜在改进。