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However, the low efficiency of photocatalysts under visible light and even near-infrared irradiation remains the current bottleneck in photocatalytic overall water splitting (POWS). Herein, we introduce an Al2O3\/InP\/Al photocatalyst with high efficiency and stability, which achieved an apparent quantum efficiency of 0.97% at 500 nm and operated for 10 h without significant performance decay. The high quantum efficiency and stability are attributed to the combination of the electron-rich Al reflective layer and Al2O3 protective layer coating, which synergistically facilitate charge separation. Additionally, the newly generated O2 from water over the Al2O3\/InP\/Al photocatalyst was removed under reduced pressure, thus inhibiting InP photocorrosion and enabling POWS under visible light irradiation. 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