2D/2D Z-scheme photocatalyst of g-C3N4 and plasmonic Bi metal deposited Bi2WO6: Enhanced separation and migration of photoinduced charges

Enhanced photocatalytic removal of U(vi) from water using tea waste biochar/g-C3N4/MoS2 Z-scheme composite: synthesis, performance, and mechanistic insights

“…39 Among them, the addition of CO 3 2− decreased the removal efficiency of U( vi ) by approximately 19%, which may be related to the increase in the solution pH due to the addition of CO 3 . 2–40 To summarize, the coexisting metal ions and anions have a minor impact on the photoreduction of U( vi ), even when their concentration is 10 times higher than that of U( vi ), indicating little effect on the removal efficiency of U( vi ). Therefore, it is confirmed that 10%BgM has high anti-interference ability for the removal of U( vi ).…”

“…15,16 However, pure g-C 3 N 4 is usually restricted by weak light absorption above 460 nm, a low separation rate of photo-generated electrons (e À ) and holes (h + ), and low electrical conductivity. [17][18][19] In addition, bulk g-C 3 N 4 obtained through the direct thermal polymerization process generally yields relatively low specific areas and fewer active sites, which leads to poor performance in catalytic processes. 20 To address these issues, various strategies, such as coupling with other semiconductors, designing appropriate structures, and elemental doping, have been proposed to enhance the photocatalytic performance of g-C 3 N 4 .…”

A robust and highly compressible polyacrylamide co-polymer hydrogel developed through g-C3N4 initiated photopolymerisation and its photocatalytic activity towards dye removal

“…These enhanced photocatalytic effects were caused by the synergies of the 2D/2D coupling interface and the deposited metal Bi. 29 In a similar work, Tian et al developed a ternary g-C 3 N 4 /MoS 2 /graphene nanocomposite photocatalyst, which again shows photodegradation of RhB with a rate that is 4.8 times higher than that of pure g-C 3 N 4 under visible light irradiation. 30 Similarly Bao and his co-workers synthesized a LaNiO 3 /g-C 3 N 4 /MoS 2 Z -scheme heterogeneous nanostructure as a photocatalyst for water splitting, photodegradation of TC, and Cr( vi ) reduction and it was found to exhibit enhanced photocatalytic performance.…”

Two-dimensional g-CNs/GeC heterojunctions: desirable visible-light photocatalysts and optoelectronic devices

“…10–12 In recent years, a batch of graphene-like photocatalysts have emerged, including transition metal sulfides, hexagonal boron nitride, 13,14 group IV graphene-like compounds 15,16 and carbon nitrogen compounds. 17–20 These 2D materials demonstrate excellent optical, electrical, and mechanical properties, which have been extensively researched and employed in various domains, including the field of photocatalysis. 21…”