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Liu Z, Ruan Z, Yang X, Huang Y, Xing J. Enhancing Performance of Organic Pollutant Degradation via Building Heterojunctions with ZnO Nanowires and Na Doped Conjugated 2,4,6-Triaminopyrimidin-g-C 3N 4. Molecules 2024; 29:3240. [PMID: 38999191 PMCID: PMC11243435 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29133240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Organic pollutants were one of the main sources of environmental pollutants. The degradation of organic pollutants through photocatalytic technology was one of the effective solutions. By preparing zinc oxide(ZnO) nanowires modified with sodium-doped conjugated 2,4,6-triaminopyrimidin-g-C3N4 (NaTCN) heterojunction (ZnO/NaTCN), the photocatalytic performance of NaTCN modified with different ratios of ZnO was systematically studied. The photocatalytic performance was studied through the degradation performance of methyl blue (MB) dye. The results showed that 22.5 wt% ZnO/NaTCN had the best degradation effect on MB dye. The degradation rate of MB reached 98.54% in 70 min. After three cycles, it shows good cycling stability (degradation rate is 96.99%) for dye degradation. It was found that there are two types of active species: ·OH and h+, of which h+ is the main active species produced by photocatalytic degradation of dyes. The excellent degradation performance was attributed to the fact that ZnO facilitated the extraction and transport of photogenerated carriers. The doping of sodium facilitated charge transfer. The NaTCN conjugated system promoted the extraction and transfer of photogenerated carriers. It provided guidance for designing efficient composite catalysts for use in other renewable energy fields.
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- Ziyi Liu
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Radiation Chemistry and Functional Materials, School of Nuclear Technology and Chemistry & Biology, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Radiation Chemistry and Functional Materials, School of Nuclear Technology and Chemistry & Biology, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Radiation Chemistry and Functional Materials, School of Nuclear Technology and Chemistry & Biology, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Radiation Chemistry and Functional Materials, School of Nuclear Technology and Chemistry & Biology, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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Khan AA, Khan A, Khan S, Shah N, Khan A, Nawaz F, Khalid A, Jan A, Al-Harrasi A. Preparation and characterization of sulphur and zinc oxide Co-doped graphitic carbon nitride for photo-assisted removal of Safranin-O dye. RSC Adv 2024; 14:8871-8884. [PMID: 38495991 PMCID: PMC10941262 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra07247a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Recently, there has been significant interest in photocatalytic reactions involving graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) due to its sp2-hybridized carbon and nitrogen content and it is an ideal candidate for blending with other materials to enhance performance. Here, we have synthesized and analyzed both doped and undoped g-C3N4 nanoparticles. Specifically, we co-doped sulfur (S) into g-C3N4, integrated it with ZnO particles, and investigated the photocatalytic potential of these nanocomposites to remove Safranin-O dye. The initial step involved the preparation of pure g-C3N4 through calcination of urea. Subsequently, S-g-C3N4 was synthesized by calcining a mixture of urea and thiourea with a 3 : 1 ratio. Finally, the ZnO-S-g-C3N4 composite was synthesized using the liquid exfoliation technique, with distilled water serving as the exfoliating solvent. These samples were characterized by advanced techniques, including UV-Vis spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), to assess their crystallinity, morphology, optical properties, and phase purity. Subsequently, these nanocomposites were employed in catalytic and photocatalytic processes to remove the Safranin-O dye (SO). The results highlighted the formation of Z-scheme junction responsible for ZnO-S-g-C3N4's significant performance improvement. The comparison of results demonstrated that S-g-C3N4 and ZnO-S-g-C3N4 composites revealed an effective removal of Safranin-O dye in the presence of UV-light as compared to pure g-C3N4, as it was attributed to the phenomenon of improved separation of photogenerated charge carriers as a result of heterojunction formation between S-g-C3N4 and ZnO interfaces. In addition to improving photocatalytic performance, this study presents a facile route for producing ZnO-S-g-C3N4 composite with superior adsorption capabilities and selectivity.
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- Azmat Ali Khan
- Department of Chemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan 23200 KP Pakistan +92-937-542188 +92-3408467885
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- Department of Chemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan 23200 KP Pakistan +92-937-542188 +92-3408467885
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- Department of Chemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan 23200 KP Pakistan +92-937-542188 +92-3408467885
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- Department of Chemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan 23200 KP Pakistan +92-937-542188 +92-3408467885
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa PO Box 33, 616 Birkat Al Mauz Nizwa Oman
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- Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Life Sciences & Informatics, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) Quetta Pakistan
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- Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Center, Jazan University PO Box: 114 Jazan 45142 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University Makkah Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa PO Box 33, 616 Birkat Al Mauz Nizwa Oman
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Panthi G, Park M. Graphitic Carbon Nitride/Zinc Oxide-Based Z-Scheme and S-Scheme Heterojunction Photocatalysts for the Photodegradation of Organic Pollutants. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15021. [PMID: 37834469 PMCID: PMC10573564 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241915021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), a metal-free polymer semiconductor, has been recognized as an attractive photocatalytic material for environmental remediation because of its low band gap, high thermal and photostability, chemical inertness, non-toxicity, low cost, biocompatibility, and optical and electrical efficiency. However, g-C3N4 has been reported to suffer from many difficulties in photocatalytic applications, such as a low specific surface area, inadequate visible-light utilization, and a high charge recombination rate. To overcome these difficulties, the formation of g-C3N4 heterojunctions by coupling with metal oxides has triggered tremendous interest in recent years. In this regard, zinc oxide (ZnO) is being largely explored as a self-driven semiconductor photocatalyst to form heterojunctions with g-C3N4, as ZnO possesses unique and fascinating properties, including high quantum efficiency, high electron mobility, cost-effectiveness, environmental friendliness, and a simple synthetic procedure. The synergistic effect of its properties, such as adsorption and photogenerated charge separation, was found to enhance the photocatalytic activity of heterojunctions. Hence, this review aims to compile the strategies for fabricating g-C3N4/ZnO-based Z-scheme and S-scheme heterojunction photocatalytic systems with enhanced performance and overall stability for the photodegradation of organic pollutants. Furthermore, with reference to the reported system, the photocatalytic mechanism of g-C3N4/ZnO-based heterojunction photocatalysts and their charge-transfer pathways on the interface surface are highlighted.
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- Gopal Panthi
- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
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- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
- Woosuk Institute of Smart Convergence Life Care (WSCLC), Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
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Zhao WJ, Ma L, Zhang JM. Investigation on the photocatalytic property of direct Z-type van der Waals g-C3N4/AlN heterojunction and its mechanism. Chem Phys 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chemphys.2023.111913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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Visible light-induced catalytic abatement of 4-nitrophenol and Rhodamine B using ZnO/g-C3N4 catalyst. J CHEM SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12039-021-01903-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Improved Photocatalytic Activity of g‐C
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Nithya R, Ayyappan S. Novel exfoliated graphitic-C3N4 hybridised ZnBi2O4 (g-C3N4/ZnBi2O4) nanorods for catalytic reduction of 4-Nitrophenol and its antibacterial activity. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2020.112591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Alam U, Shah TA, Khan A, Muneer M. One-pot ultrasonic assisted sol-gel synthesis of spindle-like Nd and V codoped ZnO for efficient photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants. Sep Purif Technol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2018.11.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Sudhaik A, Raizada P, Shandilya P, Jeong DY, Lim JH, Singh P. Review on fabrication of graphitic carbon nitride based efficient nanocomposites for photodegradation of aqueous phase organic pollutants. J IND ENG CHEM 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2018.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 230] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Zi-ya LIU, Man-ying ZHANG, Jing-ling WU. Enhanced Visible-Light Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Activities of Ag-Doped g-C 3
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Nanocomposites. ChemistrySelect 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201802287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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- LIU Zi-ya
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering; Jiangsu University of Technology; Changzhou China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering; Jiangsu University of Technology; Changzhou China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering; Jiangsu University of Technology; Changzhou China
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Moussa H, Chouchene B, Gries T, Balan L, Mozet K, Medjahdi G, Schneider R. Growth of ZnO Nanorods on Graphitic Carbon Nitride gCN Sheets for the Preparation of Photocatalysts with High Visible‐Light Activity. ChemCatChem 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.201801206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Hatem Moussa
- Laboratoire Réactions et Génie des ProcédésUniversité de Lorraine, CNRS, LRGP F-54000 Nancy France
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- Laboratoire Réactions et Génie des ProcédésUniversité de Lorraine, CNRS, LRGP F-54000 Nancy France
- Institut Jean LamourUniversité de Lorraine, CNRS, IJL F-54000 Nancy France
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- Institut Jean LamourUniversité de Lorraine, CNRS, IJL F-54000 Nancy France
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- Institut de Science des Matériaux de MulhouseCNRS, UMR 7361 15 rue Jean Starcky 68093 Mulhouse France
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- Laboratoire Réactions et Génie des ProcédésUniversité de Lorraine, CNRS, LRGP F-54000 Nancy France
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- Institut Jean LamourUniversité de Lorraine, CNRS, IJL F-54000 Nancy France
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- Laboratoire Réactions et Génie des ProcédésUniversité de Lorraine, CNRS, LRGP F-54000 Nancy France
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Li L, Sun SQ, Wang YX, Wang CY. Facile synthesis of ZnO/g-C3N4 composites with honeycomb-like structure by H2 bubble templates and their enhanced visible light photocatalytic performance. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2017.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Sushma C, Girish Kumar S. Advancements in the zinc oxide nanomaterials for efficient photocatalysis. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-017-0217-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Wang A, Wang C, Fu L, Wong-Ng W, Lan Y. Recent Advances of Graphitic Carbon Nitride-Based Structures and Applications in Catalyst, Sensing, Imaging, and LEDs. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2017; 9:47. [PMID: 30393742 PMCID: PMC6199047 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-017-0148-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 150] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2017] [Accepted: 05/15/2017] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
Abstract
The graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) which is a two-dimensional conjugated polymer has drawn broad interdisciplinary attention as a low-cost, metal-free, and visible-light-responsive photocatalyst in the area of environmental remediation. The g-C3N4-based materials have excellent electronic band structures, electron-rich properties, basic surface functionalities, high physicochemical stabilities and are "earth-abundant." This review summarizes the latest progress related to the design and construction of g-C3N4-based materials and their applications including catalysis, sensing, imaging, and white-light-emitting diodes. An outlook on possible further developments in g-C3N4-based research for emerging properties and applications is also included.
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- Aiwu Wang
- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074 People’s Republic of China
- Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF) and Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR People’s Republic of China
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- School of Optical and Electronic Information, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074 People’s Republic of China
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- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi Univerisity, Hangzhou, 310018 People’s Republic of China
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- Materials Science Measurement Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaitherburg, MD 20899 USA
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- Department of Physics and Engineering, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD 21251 USA
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Jiang Y, Liu P, Liu Y, Liu X, Li F, Ni L, Yan Y, Huo P. Construction of amorphous Ta2O5/g-C3N4 nanosheet hybrids with superior visible-light photoactivities for organic dye degradation and mechanism insight. Sep Purif Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2016.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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