The
unregulated
and
unethical
discharge
of
pharmaceutical
pollutants
into
aquatic
sources
has
serious
consequences,
including
the
potential
growth
antibiotic-resistant
microorganisms.
Conventional
wastewater
treatment
technologies
have
several
limitations
been
proven
to
be
insufficient
for
efficient
antibiotic
removal.
In
order
deal
with
this
alarming
scenario,
Semiconductor
photocatalysis
assisted
by
visible
light
become
a
viable
alternative.
A
brand-new
hotspot
nanomaterial
is
graphitic
carbon
nitride
(g-C
3
N
4
)
widely
recognized
as
practically
valuable
in
water
purification.
With
aid
light,
metal-free
semiconductor
emerged
competitive
This
chapter
provides
an
in-depth
look
at
recent
developments
area
eradication
using
photocatalytic
devices
supported
g-C
.
outlines
attempts
build
-based
systems
degradation.
Finally,
overview
significant
improvements
also
provided.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(16), P. 8599 - 8646
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
ease
of
anchoring
single
atoms
on
the
g-C
3
N
4
matrix,
through
its
abundant
nitrogen
sites,
facilitates
a
variety
atom
catalysts
for
applications
in
multiple
domains
catalysis.