Insight into the melamine-derived freeze-dried nanostructured g-C3N4 for expeditious photocatalytic degradation of dye pollutants

Balakumar, S.

doi:10.1016/j.diamond.2022.109269

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“…Several precursors for g-C 3 N 4 synthesis, distinguished by their nitrogen content, can be employed for g-C 3 N 4 synthesis: (a) Melamine-owing to its high nitrogen content, melamine is a widely preferred precursor. It affords good crystallinity and relatively more uncondensed amino groups, beneficial for certain applications [33]. (b) Urea-a more economical alternative, urea can be directly polymerized to yield g-C 3 N 4 .…”

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Recent Innovative Progress of Metal Oxide Quantum-Dot-Integrated g-C3N4 (0D-2D) Synergistic Nanocomposites for Photocatalytic Applications

Salunkhe,

Gurugubelli,

Babu

et al. 2023

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Modern industrialization has unleashed unprecedented environmental challenges, primarily in the form of pollution. In response to these pressing issues, the quest for innovative and sustainable solutions has intensified. Photocatalysis, with its unique capabilities, has emerged as a potent technology to combat the adverse effects of industrialization on the environment. This review highlights recent advances in harnessing photocatalysis to address environmental pollution. Photocatalysis offers a multifaceted approach, utilizing solar energy for catalytic reactions and enabling efficient pollutant removal. Quantum dots and graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) are essential elements in this science. In contrast to quantum dots, which have enormous potential due to their size-dependent bandgap tunability and effective charge carrier production, g-C3N4 has properties like chemical stability and a configurable bandgap that make it a versatile material for photocatalysis. In this review, we explore recent achievements in integrating metal oxide quantum dots with g-C3N4, forming nanocomposites with superior photocatalytic activity. These nanocomposites exhibit extended light absorption ranges and enhanced charge separation efficiency, positioning them at the forefront of diverse photocatalytic applications. In conclusion, this comprehensive review underscores the critical role of photocatalysis as a potent tool to counteract the adverse environmental effects of modern industrialization. By emphasizing recent advancements in g-C3N4 and quantum dots and highlighting the advantages of metal oxide quantum dots decorated/integrated with g-C3N4 nanocomposites, this work contributes to the evolving landscape of sustainable solutions for environmental remediation and pollution control. These innovations hold promise for a cleaner and more sustainable future.

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Section: Synthesis Protocols Of G-c 3 Nmentioning

confidence: 99%