Efficient charge transport and enhanced photocatalysis of ultrasonically decorated SnS QDs on g-C3N4 nanosheets

Article Crystallography

Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue and Metanil Yellow Dyes Using Green Synthesized Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Nanocrystals

S. Shwetha Priyadharshini et al.

Summary: In this study, ZnO nanocrystals were effectively synthesized using coconut husk extract as a novel fuel. The synthesized ZnO exhibited UV activity and good photocatalytic performance for dye degradation.

CRYSTALS (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Impact of piezoelectric effect on the heterogeneous visible photocatalysis of g-C3N4/Ag/ZnO tricomponent

Pavan P. Gotipamul et al.

Summary: The piezophotocatalytic mechanism using g-C3N4/Ag/ZnO tricomponent showed enhanced degradation of RhB with 89% efficiency. Characterization of nanomaterials and photoelectrochemical activity testing were conducted with XRD, SEM, TEM, UV-vis spectrophotometer, and photoluminescence spectroscopy.

CHEMOSPHERE (2022)

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Review Environmental Sciences

Recent developments of doped g-C3N4 photocatalysts for the degradation of organic pollutants

Xiaolu Liu et al.

Summary: Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) has high thermal stability and a moderate band gap, but its performance is limited by issues like insufficient absorption of visible light. Element doping is an effective strategy to enhance its photocatalytic properties and improve performance.

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

Visible-light-mediated aerobic oxidation of toluene via V2O5@CN boosting benzylic C(sp3)-H bond activation

Jingjun Li et al.

Summary: This study introduces a novel visible-light catalyst, V2O5@CN, with high catalytic activity and efficiency in the oxidation of benzylic C(sp(3))-H bonds. The rapid photoactivation of benzylic C(sp(3))-H bonds was achieved through low-EVB hole injection and enhanced charge separation, leading to an efficient pathway for sustainable organic synthesis.

JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS (2021)

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Review Chemistry, Physical

Recent advances in anion doped g-C3N4 photocatalysts: A review

Sulagna Patnaik et al.

Summary: The rapid industrialization and globalization today have led to sustainable development of diversity, with photocatalytic nano-materials emerging to combat environmental pollution and energy crisis. Various modifications of g-C3N4 have been introduced to broaden its potential applications, with band gap engineering through elemental doping considered as a successful approach to modify its optical and electronic properties.

CARBON (2021)

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Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis of SnS:Ag nanosheets for solar energy water splitting

Meng Cao et al.

Summary: Tin monosulfide (SnS) nanosheets were prepared using a one-pot method with silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NPs) deposited on them through a photochemical reduction process. Characterization using various techniques confirmed the physical properties of the SnS: Ag NSs. Ag NPs were found to enhance the photoelectric properties of SnS NSs, with a highest photocurrent density of 14.93 mu A/cm2 achieved.

MATERIALS LETTERS (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Improving the photocatalytic activity of benzyl alcohol oxidation by Z-scheme SnS/g-C3N4

Yan Li et al.

Summary: This paper accelerates charge separation and promotes the reaction by in situ construction of Z-scheme heterojunctions, thus improving the conversion rate of benzyl alcohol. The preparation method, reaction mechanism, and energy level structure of the photocatalyst play a guiding role in organic conversion reactions.

NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY (2021)

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