Insights into atomic level defect commanding coupling with n–π* excitation in carbon nitride for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production and CO<sub>2</sub> reduction
Shukui Shi, Huibin Zong, Zhimin Yuan, Zaiyong Jiang, Haotian Qi, Zhao Mo, Xianglin Zhu
Abstract
The n → π* absorption coupling with defect elimination strategy was achieved to overcome the limited light absorption capacity and fast carrier combination. The modified catalyst exhibited significantly improved photocatalytic performance.
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PhotocatalysisCarbon nitrideExcitationReduction (mathematics)HydrogenMaterials scienceHydrogen productionCarbon fibersCoupling (piping)Production (economics)NitridePhotochemistryNanotechnologyCatalysisChemistryMetallurgyEngineeringOrganic chemistryComposite materialMathematicsElectrical engineeringLayer (electronics)GeometryEconomicsMacroeconomicsComposite numberAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesCatalytic Processes in Materials ScienceElectronic and Structural Properties of Oxides