A review on the advancements of graphitic carbon nitride-based photoelectrodes for photoelectrochemical water splitting

Abstract

This review offers a comprehensive depiction of g-C3N4-based materials for PEC water splitting. The fundamentals of PEC water splitting, along with the applications of g-C3N4-based materials as photoanodic and photocathodic materials are discussed.

Photoelectrochemical water splitting by hematite boosted in a heterojunction with B-doped g-C3N4 nanosheets and carbon nanotubes

“…This configuration promotes the formation of a Z-scheme structure for water splitting, a concept well-established in prior research. 64,91–94 Consequently, the introduction of p-CNT with its high conductivity enhances the efficient separation of charge carriers, culminating in the increased photoelectrochemical activity of the α-Fe 2 O 3 /B-C 3 N 4 -450 °C/p-CNT system.…”

Advancements in water splitting for sustainable energy generation: A review

“…Tandem cells have emerged as a strategy to enhance the efficiency of watersplitting systems in artificial photosynthesis. Tandem cells are multi-junction devices that combine multiple light-absorbing materials with different bandgaps in a stacked configuration [64][65][66]. This configuration allows for the efficient capture of a broader range of the solar spectrum, thereby increasing the overall energy conversion efficiency.…”