A
new
kind
of
group-modified
polymeric
carbon
nitride
(PCN)
photocatalyst
was
synthetized
with
urea
and
4-Nitro-o-phenylenediamine
(NPD)
by
one-pot
method
applied
to
degrade
bisphenol
(BPA)
in
aqueous
solution.
The
light
response
range
had
been
extended
a
lot
due
conjugation
electron
withdrawing
properties
nitrobenzene.
introduction
nitrobenzene
changed
nanostructures
PCN
led
an
increased
specific
surface
area.
XPS
EPR
results
proved
that
more
sp2
N
vacancies
were
introduced
grafting
Theoretical
simulation
demonstrated
this
group
modification
on
beneficial
for
enhanced
Donor-Acceptor
(D-A)
structures
thus
promotional
charge
separation.
photocatalytic
performance
BPA
degradation
promoted
10
times
than
unmodified
PCN.
To
verify
the
universality
strategies,
we
prepared
other
two
kinds
photocatalysts
via
electron-withdrawing
strategy
their
all
improved
obviously.
Green Energy & Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(7), P. 1159 - 1170
Published: Jan. 30, 2023
This
work
uses
thermal
polymerization
of
urea
nitrate,
oxyacetic
acid
and
as
the
raw
material
to
prepare
ultra-thin
porous
carbon
nitride
with
defects
C–O
band
(OA-UN-CN).
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
showed
OA-UN-CN
had
narrower
gap,
faster
electron
transport
a
new
internal
construction
electric
field.
Additionally,
prepared
significantly
enhanced
photocatalytic
activation
peroxymonosulfate
(PMS)
due
light
absorption
performance
overflow.
As
result,
OA-UN-CN/PMS
could
entirely
degrade
bisphenol
A
(BPA)
within
30
min,
where
photodegradation
rate
was
81.8
7.9
times
higher
than
that
g-C3N4
OA-UN-CN,
respectively.
Beyond,
likewise
other
pollutants
sodium
lignosulfonate
efficiently.
We
suggested
possible
degradation
pathways
accordingly
explored
toxicity
its
products.
provides
idea
on
development
advanced
oxidation
processes
for
treatment
lignin
derivatives,
via
metal-free
photothermal-catalyst.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(30), P. 11308 - 11318
Published: July 15, 2024
It
remains
an
exciting
challenge
to
achieve
a
direct
production
of
oxygen
vacancies
(OVs)
by
the
one-step
grinding
BiOCl
visible-light-driven
photocatalysts.
Herein,
nanoplates
are
synthesized
via
mannitol-assisted
method,
which
exhibits
efficient
photocatalytic
activity
for
CO2
reduction
and
degradation
organic
toxins.
Different
from
previously
reported
water/solvatory
thermal
synthesis,
reaction
conditions
mild
preparation
speed
is
fast.
Compared
with
BiOCl,
surface
area
modified
BiOCl-1
enhanced
13.2
times
has
abundant
pore
structure.
In
addition,
OVs
introduced
in
nanoplates,
reduce
bandwidth
promote
separation
charge
carriers.
The
CO
yield
rate
reached
27.2
μmol
h–1
g–1,
was
8.1
superior
nonmodified
(3.4
g–1).
rhodamine
B
(20
mg
L–1)
BiOCl-0
only
51.7%,
while
that
up
92.8%.
This
increases
content
narrows
band
gap,
more
conducive
electron–hole
pairs
improves
activity.
3
min
no
surfactant-free
solid-phase
suitable
large-scale
opens
possibility
industrial
applications.
Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(3), P. 1858 - 1868
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
In
this
work,
0.75
wt
‰
2,3-pyridinedicarboxylic
anhydride
(PDA)
as
a
novel
dopant
was
utilized
to
obtain
modified
graphitic
carbon
nitride
with
ultratrace
doping
(3MCN-PDA3)
by
facile
thermal
polymerization.
Characterization
of
the
microstructure,
surface
state,
and
porosity
properties
samples
indicated
that
3MCN-PDA3
has
thinner
sheet-like,
larger-scale,
tighter
lamellar
stacking
structure
than
pristine
(3MCN).
Based
on
photo/electrochemical
analysis,
PDA
formed
an
extended
coplanar
conjugated
system
anhydride-amine
condensation
heptazine
rings,
channels
amide
covalent
bonds
superconjugation
solitary
pair
electrons
nitrogen
atoms
synergistically
promoted
charge
transport
performance
3MCN-PDA3.
Under
visible
light,
photodegradation
efficiency
Rhodamine
B
(RhB)
over
reached
92.4%
in
60
min
realized
almost
entire
removal
200
(99.2%),
1.43
times
3MCN.
Furthermore,
experimental
results
generalized
density
theory
calculations
confirmed
acts
intermediate
molecular
island
constructs
efficient
carrier
transfer
pathway
between
different
units.
The
indicate
is
promising
candidate
enhance
through
large-scale
preparation
application
photocatalyst.
ACS Applied Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(8), P. 3021 - 3038
Published: March 26, 2024
Photoelectrodes
made
from
cost-effective
materials
are
the
most
desired
for
practical
photoelectrochemical
(PEC)
applications,
aiming
to
help
in
imminent
environmental
crisis
that
urges
an
energetic
transition.
A
prominent
class
of
semiconductors
polymeric
carbon
nitrides
(PCN),
which
appear
be
eco-friendly
solution
particularly
green
hydrogen
production
through
water
splitting,
value-added
organic
compounds
obtention
biomass
upgrading,
or
CO2
reduction;
even
ammonia
can
obtained
by
PEC
reduction
N2.
In
this
sense,
monitoring
dangerous
species
converting
them
into
less
toxic
ones
also
performed
using
nitride-based
electrodes.
review,
we
provide
overview
basics
PCN
applications
PEC,
including
commonly
employed
strategies
enhance
their
performance.
Additionally,
discuss
current
state-of-the-art
splitting
as
well
lesser-explored
areas
such
remediation,
photoelectroanalytical
sensing,
and
light-driven
N2
reactions.
Finally,
present
prospects
material
PEC.
Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Photocatalytic
degradation
technology
has
drawn
extensive
attention
due
to
its
ability
utilize
light
energy
for
pollutant
degradation.
However,
the
generation
of
superoxide
and
hydroxyl
radicals
under
broad-spectrum
confronts
significant
challenges.
Herein,
N-GQDs/TiO2–x
was
rationally
designed
by
adjusting
oxygen
vacancies
(Ov)
densities
constructing
interfacial
charge
transfer
channels.
First,
in
situ
XRD
EPR
investigations
disclosed
that
lowering
calcination
temperature
enabled
easy
formation
rich
vacancies.
These
introduced
mid-gap
states
within
bandgap
TiO2–x,
thereby
facilitating
efficient
absorption.
Meanwhile,
increased
Ov
density
enhanced
electron
transport
facilitated
escape
TiO2–x.
Moreover,
an
channel
established
between
N-GQDs
which
effectively
promoted
photogenerated
carriers.
Because
these
structural
electronic
modifications,
both
·OH
·O2–
could
be
readily
generated
visible
near-infrared
irradiations.
Notably,
irradiation
470
nm
LEDs,
99.3%
acid
chrome
blue
K
(AcbK)
degraded
120
min.
This
work
emphasizes
vital
synergistic
role
charge-transfer
channels,
guiding
design
high-performance,
full-spectrum
photocatalysts
environmental
applications.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(28), P. 19707 - 19717
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Biochar/g-C
3
N
4
composite
photocatalyst
was
prepared
using
ultrasonic
method.
The
conductive
biochar
acts
as
a
charge
transfer
channel,
effectively
suppressing
the
recombination
of
photo
generated
carriers
in
g-C
.