Bridging regulation in graphitic carbon nitride for band-structure modulation and directional charge transfer towards efficient H2 evolution under visible-light irradiation

Author(s):  
Cheng Cheng ◽  
Liuhao Mao ◽  
Zhenxiong Huang ◽  
Jinwen Shi ◽  
Botong Zheng ◽  
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Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liangjing Zhang ◽  
Zhengyuan Jin ◽  
Shaolong Huang ◽  
Yiyue Zhang ◽  
Mei Zhang ◽  
...  

Novel fibrous graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) derivatives prepared from metal organic frameworks (MOFs) were doped with Ce3+ (Ce-C3N4) as photocatalytic materials. Ce-C3N4 was characterized using various techniques, revealing its high specific surface area, excellent photocatalytic activity, and stability for H2 evolution under visible light irradiation. The fluorine modified samples show superior photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation, which is due to the presence of more active sites and enhanced absorption of solar energy. This work provides a new synthetic route for MOF-derived g-C3N4 that can be doped with different metal ions. The fluorine modified Ce-C3N4 is an efficient photocatalyst with potential for many applications related to energy and the environment.


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