The Chemical Record,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Oct. 26, 2022
Abstract
The
increasing
demand
for
searching
highly
efficient
and
robust
technologies
in
the
context
of
sustainable
energy
production
totally
rely
onto
cost‐effective
technologies.
Solar
power
technology
this
regard
will
perceived
to
be
extensively
employed
a
variety
ways
future
ahead,
terms
combustion
petroleum‐based
pollutants,
CO
2
reduction,
heterogeneous
photocatalysis,
as
well
formation
unlimited
hydrogen
gas
production.
Semiconductor‐based
photocatalysis
is
regarded
potentially
solution
context.
g‐C
3
N
4
classified
non‐metallic
semiconductor
overcome
enviromental
challenges,
because
its
superior
electronic
configuration,
which
has
median
band
around
2.7
eV,
strong
photocatalytic
stability,
higher
light
performance.
performance
inadequate,
owing
small
surface
area
along
with
high
rate
charge
recombination.
However,
various
synthetic
strategies
were
applied
order
incorporate
different
guest
materials
increase
After
these
fabrication
approaches,
activity
was
enhanced
generation
photoinduced
electrons
holes,
by
improving
absorption
ability,
boosting
area,
provides
more
space
reaction.
In
review,
metals,
non‐metals,
metals
oxide,
sulfides,
ferrites
have
been
integrated
form
mono,
bimetallic,
heterojunction,
Z‐scheme,
S‐scheme‐based
Also,
varieties
utilized
aspects
application
i.
e.,
water
oxidation,
photodegradation
dye
etc.
As
consequence,
we
assembled
summary
latest
based
materials,
their
uses
solar
adaption,
proper
management
environment.
This
research
further
explain
detail
mechanism
all
processes
next
steps,
age
number
new
insights
current
challenges.
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
636, P. 646 - 656
Published: Jan. 13, 2023
Construction
of
Z-scheme
heterojunctions
has
been
considered
one
superb
method
in
promoting
solar-assisted
charge
carrier
separation
carbon-based
materials
to
achieve
efficient
utilization
solar
energy
hydrogen
production
and
CO2
reduction.
One
interesting
concept
nanofabrication
that
become
trend
recent
years
is
nanoarchitectonics.
A
heterostructure
photocatalyst
constructed
based
on
the
idea
nanoarchitectonics
using
combination
g-C3N4,
metal
an
additional
semiconducting
nanocomposite
investigated
this
paper.
tungsten
oxide
incorporated
copper
modified
graphitic
carbon
nitride
(WOx/Cu-g-C3N4)
heterostructures
are
fabricated
via
immobilization
WOx
Cu
nanoparticles
superior
thin
g-C3N4
nanosheets.
Mechano-chemical
pre-reaction
a
two-step
high-temperature
thermal
polymerization
process
keys
attaining
homogeneous
distribution
The
horizontal
growth
homogeneously
distributed
nanobelts
(Cu-g-C3N4)
base
solvothermal
synthesis
achieved.
photocatalytic
performances
evaluated
through
water
splitting
photoreduction
measurements
full
spectrum
irradiation
condition.
presence
composite
system
improves
transport
between
thus
enhances
(H2
generation
photoreduction)
material,
while
nanocomposites
light
absorption
material
near
infrared
range.
synthesized
with
optimized
Cu-g-C3N4
ratio
case
no
co-catalyst
addition
exhibits
enhanced
H2
evolution
(4560
μmolg-1h-1)
as
well
excellent
reduction
rate
(5.89
μmolg-1h-1
for
CO
generation).
RSC Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(2), P. 265 - 287
Published: Dec. 4, 2023
g-C
3
N
4
:
a
sustainable
game-changer
in
photocatalysis.
This
work
explores
synthesis,
properties,
mechanisms,
and
applications,
addresses
challenges,
charts
future
trends.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(41)
Published: June 12, 2023
Due
to
the
depletion
of
fossil
fuels
and
their-related
environmental
issues,
sustainable,
clean,
renewable
energy
is
urgently
needed
replace
fuel
as
primary
resource.
Hydrogen
considered
one
cleanest
energies.
Among
approaches
hydrogen
production,
photocatalysis
most
sustainable
solar
technique.
Considering
low
cost
fabrication,
earth
abundance,
appropriate
bandgap,
high
performance,
carbon
nitride
has
attracted
extensive
attention
catalyst
for
photocatalytic
production
in
last
two
decades.
In
this
review,
nitride-based
system,
including
catalytic
mechanism
strategies
improving
performance
discussed.
According
processes,
strengthened
catalysts
particularly
described
terms
boosting
excitation
electrons
holes,
suppressing
carriers
recombination,
enhancing
utilization
efficiency
photon-excited
electron-hole.
Finally,
current
trends
related
screening
design
superior
systems
are
outlined,
development
direction
clarified.
ChemNanoMat,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(6)
Published: March 30, 2023
Abstract
Few‐layered
graphitic
carbon
nitride
(g‐C
3
N
4
)
has
been
considered
a
popular
base
for
constructing
composite
materials
in
photocatalytic
CO
2
reduction
and
H
generation
applications,
particularly
g‐C
based
composites
on
the
idea
of
nanoarchitectonics.
The
activity
these
constructed
relies
composition,
morphology,
microstructure
material.
This
review
aims
to
focus
summary
latest
progress
development
few‐layered
nanosheets
noble
metal
clusters/nanoparticles
other
semiconductor
nanomaterials
modified
using
technology
nanoarchitectonics
reduction.
covers
brief
introduction
enhanced
photogenerated
carrier
separation
transfer
as
well
extended
light
absorption
superior
thin
photocatalysts;
discussions
mechanism
photocatalyst
involved
O
splitting
system;
study
variety
heterostructures
including
type
II,
Z‐scheme,
S‐scheme,
Schottky
junction.
Major
challenges
heterostructures,
recommendations
future
studies
attain
higher
efficiency
reduction,
are
also
concluded.
