Strategic combination of metal–organic frameworks and C3N4 for expeditious photocatalytic degradation of dye pollutants

Recent Advances in g-C3N4-Based Materials and Their Application in Energy and Environmental Sustainability

“…These merits make g-C 3 N 4 a unique material for energy and environmental applications, including photocatalytic H 2 generation, CO 2 reduction, and degradation of organic pollutants (dyes, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, phenolic compounds) and inorganic pollutants like heavy metals, carbon dioxide reduction, etc. [ 6 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ]. In 2009, Wang et al [ 15 ] for the first time proved that g-C 3 N 4 could be used for photocatalytic hydrogen production upon visible-light irradiation, marking a significant milestone in metal-free photocatalysts.…”

Metal–organic framework-based materials: emerging high-efficiency catalysts for the heterogeneous photocatalytic degradation of pollutants in water

“…The group of Aziz Rehman developed BiO–Ag(0)/C 3 N 4 @ZIF-67 for the degradation of MB and Congo red dyes. 121 Under the irradiation of sunlight, the degradation rate of MB and CR was 96.5% and 90%, respectively. The improved photocatalytic performance of BiO–Ag(0)/C 3 N 4 @ZIF-67 is ascribed to the plasma effect of precious silver and increase in specific surface area.…”

Rational synthesis and characterization of highly water stable MOF@GO composite for efficient removal of mercury (Hg2+) from water

“…From all reported MOFs based functionalized materials for adsorptive removal of heavy metals, one special kind MOFs named as ZIFs (zeolitic imidazolate frameworks) have given favorable adsorption performances for removal of emerging pollutants like heavy metals and organic pollutants due to higher surface areas, thermal and water stabilities [ 48 , 49 , 50 ]. The development of a cost effective, convenient and facile method of preparation to get modified Zeolitic imidazolate frameworks is necessary for the effective removal of Hg 2+ from water [ 51 ].…”