Nanostructured materials based on g-C3N4 for enhanced photocatalytic activity and potentials application: A review
Semiconductor-based photocatalytic technology is regarded as an efficient pathway for resolving the energy scarcity across the globe. In this regard, graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)-based materials could be alternatively employed in photochemical applications such as photovoltaic energy generation...
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| author | Muhammad Sohail Usama Anwar T.A. Taha H.I.A. Qazi Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi Sami Ullah Hamed Algarni I.M. Ahmed Mohammed A. Amin Arkom Palamanit Waseem Iqbal Sarah Alharthi W.I. Nawawi Zeeshan Ajmal Hamid Ali Asif Hayat |
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| description | Semiconductor-based photocatalytic technology is regarded as an efficient pathway for resolving the energy scarcity across the globe. In this regard, graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)-based materials could be alternatively employed in photochemical applications such as photovoltaic energy generation via CO2 photoreduction and water splitting, along with natural resource purification via organic/inorganic pollutant degradation. Indeed, this kind of assertion has been made by considering the intrinsic physicochemical properties of g-C3N4 nanomaterials, owing to their increased surface area, quantum yield, surface charge isolation, distribution, and ease of modification through material configuration or incorporation of preferred interfacial capabilities. This review article has been designed to provide the most up-to-date information regarding the further assessment of the important advancements in fabrication along with photochemical applications of various g-C3N4 nanomaterials, while specifically focusing on the scientific reason behind its success in each assessment. The discovery of interventions to alleviate such restrictions and boost photocatalytic performance has gained substantial interest. Following photo-excitation fundamentals, this work explains two distinct photoexcitation mechanisms, the carrier and charge transfer techniques, wherein the significant exciting state impact of g-C3N4 has still not been widely focused on in past studies. In this regards, we cautiously introduce the updated advances and associated functions of the alteration techniques, including morphological features, elemental dopants, deficiency engineering, and heterojunction implemented in photocatalytic performance, which are equated from the carrier and charge transport perceptions. The future perspectives in designing and properly tuning the highly active hierarchical or copolymer g-C3N4 nanoparticles in a photocatalytic system, which may improve the renewable energy cultivation and reduction efficiency are critically deciphered in detail and outlined thoroughly. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f2c4e2f925374d13b3280e5fd2a7aeb12022-12-22T03:38:57ZengElsevierArabian Journal of Chemistry1878-53522022-09-01159104070Nanostructured materials based on g-C3N4 for enhanced photocatalytic activity and potentials application: A reviewMuhammad Sohail0Usama Anwar1T.A. Taha2H.I.A. Qazi3Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi4Sami Ullah5Hamed Algarni6I.M. Ahmed7Mohammed A. Amin8Arkom Palamanit9Waseem Iqbal10Sarah Alharthi11W.I. Nawawi12Zeeshan Ajmal13Hamid Ali14Asif Hayat15Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, ChinaSoochow Institute for Energy and Materials Innovations, College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, ChinaPhysics Department, College of Science, Jouf University, P.O. Box 2014, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia; Physics and Engineering Mathematics Department, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Menoufia University, Menouf 32952, EgyptCollege of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing 400065, ChinaResearch Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia; Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi ArabiaResearch Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia; Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi ArabiaResearch Center for Advanced Materials Science (RCAMS), King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia; Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha, Saudi ArabiaChemistry Department, College of Science, Jouf University, P.O. Box 2014, Sakaka, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi ArabiaEnergy Technology Program, Department of Specialized Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Karnjanavanich Rd., Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, ThailandDipartimento di Chimica e Tecnologie Chimiche, Università della Calabria, 87036 Cosenza, ItalyDepartment of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi ArabiaFaculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Perlis, 02600 Arau Perlis, MalaysiaSchool of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xian 710072, ChinaMultiscale Computational Materials Facility, Key Laboratory of Eco-Materials Advanced Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350100, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, China; Corresponding author.Semiconductor-based photocatalytic technology is regarded as an efficient pathway for resolving the energy scarcity across the globe. In this regard, graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)-based materials could be alternatively employed in photochemical applications such as photovoltaic energy generation via CO2 photoreduction and water splitting, along with natural resource purification via organic/inorganic pollutant degradation. Indeed, this kind of assertion has been made by considering the intrinsic physicochemical properties of g-C3N4 nanomaterials, owing to their increased surface area, quantum yield, surface charge isolation, distribution, and ease of modification through material configuration or incorporation of preferred interfacial capabilities. This review article has been designed to provide the most up-to-date information regarding the further assessment of the important advancements in fabrication along with photochemical applications of various g-C3N4 nanomaterials, while specifically focusing on the scientific reason behind its success in each assessment. The discovery of interventions to alleviate such restrictions and boost photocatalytic performance has gained substantial interest. Following photo-excitation fundamentals, this work explains two distinct photoexcitation mechanisms, the carrier and charge transfer techniques, wherein the significant exciting state impact of g-C3N4 has still not been widely focused on in past studies. In this regards, we cautiously introduce the updated advances and associated functions of the alteration techniques, including morphological features, elemental dopants, deficiency engineering, and heterojunction implemented in photocatalytic performance, which are equated from the carrier and charge transport perceptions. The future perspectives in designing and properly tuning the highly active hierarchical or copolymer g-C3N4 nanoparticles in a photocatalytic system, which may improve the renewable energy cultivation and reduction efficiency are critically deciphered in detail and outlined thoroughly.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878535222003860g-C3N4Photocatalytic water splittingPhotocatalytic CO2 reductionVarious dimensionsPhysiochemical properties |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Sohail Usama Anwar T.A. Taha H.I.A. Qazi Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi Sami Ullah Hamed Algarni I.M. Ahmed Mohammed A. Amin Arkom Palamanit Waseem Iqbal Sarah Alharthi W.I. Nawawi Zeeshan Ajmal Hamid Ali Asif Hayat Nanostructured materials based on g-C3N4 for enhanced photocatalytic activity and potentials application: A review Arabian Journal of Chemistry g-C3N4 Photocatalytic water splitting Photocatalytic CO2 reduction Various dimensions Physiochemical properties |
| title | Nanostructured materials based on g-C3N4 for enhanced photocatalytic activity and potentials application: A review |
| title_full | Nanostructured materials based on g-C3N4 for enhanced photocatalytic activity and potentials application: A review |
| title_fullStr | Nanostructured materials based on g-C3N4 for enhanced photocatalytic activity and potentials application: A review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Nanostructured materials based on g-C3N4 for enhanced photocatalytic activity and potentials application: A review |
| title_short | Nanostructured materials based on g-C3N4 for enhanced photocatalytic activity and potentials application: A review |
| title_sort | nanostructured materials based on g c3n4 for enhanced photocatalytic activity and potentials application a review |
| topic | g-C3N4 Photocatalytic water splitting Photocatalytic CO2 reduction Various dimensions Physiochemical properties |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878535222003860 |
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