articleThe Journal of Physical Chemistry LettersMay 29, 2014Closed access

g-C 3 N 4 -Based Photocatalysts for Hydrogen Generation

Wuhan University of Technology · King Abdulaziz University

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Abstract

Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)-based photocatalysts have attracted dramatically increasing interest in the area of visible-light-induced photocatalytic hydrogen generation due to the unique electronic band structure and high thermal and chemical stability of g-C3N4. This Perspective summarizes the recent significant advances on designing high-performance g-C3N4-based photocatalysts for hydrogen generation under visible-light irradiation. The rational strategies such as nanostructure design, band gap engineering, dye sensitization, and heterojunction construction are described. Finally, this Perspective highlights the ongoing challenges and opportunities for the future development of g-C3N4-based…

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Keywords
  • Graphitic carbon nitride
  • Materials science
  • Heterojunction
  • Photocatalysis
  • Nanostructure
  • Nanotechnology
  • Hydrogen production
  • Visible spectrum
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