Materials & Design,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
210, P. 110040 - 110040
Published: Aug. 13, 2021
With
the
rapid
development
of
photocatalysis
field,
photocatalysts
have
received
increasing
attention
due
to
their
important
role
in
environmental
pollution
and
energy
crisis.
As
a
nonmetallic
polymeric
material,
graphite
carbon
nitride
(g-C3N4)
is
rich
sources
its
preparation
simple,
thus
has
been
widely
used
as
visible-light-responsive
photocatalyst.
In
this
review,
we
summarized
recent
progress
related
design,
modification,
construction
g-C3N4
based
with
excellent
photocatalytic
performances.
First,
described
basic
structure
properties
g-C3N4.
Thereafter,
pointed
out
that
defects
pristine
illustrated
general
design
principles
for
all
modified
strategies.
Subsequently,
discussed
various
strategies
optimize
detail,
including
constructing
Z-scheme
heterojunctions
on
g-C3N4,
morphological
controlling,
metal
deposition,
ion
doping,
dye
sensitization,
quantum
dots
acid
treatment.
Particularly,
comprehensively
explicated
critical
factors
governing
performance
photocatalyst
enhanced
mechanisms
each
modification
strategy
examples.
Finally,
indicated
challenges
technology
using
proposed
opportunities
further
development.
RSC Applied Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(1), P. 43 - 69
Published: Sept. 27, 2023
Semiconductor
heterojunctions
are
pivotal
in
determining
the
overall
photocatalytic
efficiency.
This
review
explores
recent
advances
diverse
heterojunction
types,
charge
transfer
mechanisms
and
materials.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: Aug. 28, 2023
Abstract
Photocatalytic
membranes
can
effectively
integrate
membrane
separation
and
photocatalytic
degradation
processes
to
provide
an
eco‐friendly
solution
for
efficient
water
purification.
It
is
of
great
significance
develop
highly
driven
by
visible
light
ensure
the
long‐term
stability
systems
maximum
utilization
solar
energy.
Metal‐organic
framework
(MOF)
emerging
photocatalyst
with
a
well‐defined
structure
tunable
chemical
properties,
showing
broad
application
prospect
in
construction
high‐performance
membranes.
Herein,
this
work
provides
comprehensive
review
recent
advancements
MOF‐based
Initially,
outlines
main
tailoring
strategies
that
facilitate
enhancement
activity
photocatalysts.
Next,
introduces
commonly
used
methods
fabricating
Subsequently,
discusses
mechanisms
toward
organic
pollutant
degradation,
metal
ion
removal,
fouling
mitigation.
Finally,
challenges
developing
their
practical
applications
are
presented,
while
also
pointing
out
future
research
directions
overcoming
these
existing
limitations.
