International Journal of Environmental & Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 18
Published: Sept. 21, 2023
ABSTRACTThis
investigation
looks
at
the
structural
and
optical
properties
of
g-C3N4
(graphitic
carbon
nitride)
its
doped
analogs,
indicated
as
x@g-C3N4
(where
x
indicates
oxygen,
potassium,
nitrogen).
The
study
investigates
effect
these
dopants
on
material's
physicochemical
properties,
focusing
their
applicability
for
photocatalytic
applications.
alterations
in
crystallinity
shape
caused
by
doping
were
shown
functional
analyses
utilising
XRD,
FTIR,
SEM,
XPS
analysis.
UV-DRS
PL
measurements
characteristics
revealed
bandgap
changes
charge
recombination
due
to
dopant
inclusion.
photodegradation
performance
organic
pollutants
under
visible
light
was
examined,
indicating
improved
activity
oxygen-doped
compared
pristine
other
materials.
Adsorption
capabilities
scavenger
tests
explored
better
understand
reactive
species'
role
process.
Furthermore,
VB-XPS
analysis,
combined
with
results,
allowed
us
propose
a
comprehensive
mechanism.
This
research
not
only
increases
our
understanding
impacts
g-C3N4,
but
it
also
sheds
complexities
behaviour,
paving
road
use
environmental
remediation
sustainable
energy
conversion.KEYWORDS:
Doped
g-C3N4oxygendopingphotocatalytic
degradationROS
quantification
Disclosure
statementNo
potential
conflict
interest
reported
author(s).
