Solvothermal modification of graphitic C3N4 with Ni and Co phthalocyanines: Structural, optoelectronic and surface properties
Lev A. Lebedev, M.I. Chebanenko, Ekaterina Vladimirovna Dzhevaga, K.D. Martinson, V.I. Popkov
Abstract
Nanocomposites for photocatalytic applications were obtained by alchothermal modification of g-C3N4 with cobalt(ii) and nickel(ii) phthalocyanine complexes. The nanocomposites demonstrated higher photocatalytic activity than the bare matrix and stability under actinic irradiation. In the optoelectronic structure of the composites, the Eg value of the g-C3N4 matrix increased to 3.05 eV, while for MPc agents, it decreased from 1.96 to 1.82 eV.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistrySurface modificationPhthalocyanineOptoelectronicsNanotechnologyChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryPhysicsMaterials scienceEngineeringAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesTiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsGa2O3 and related materials