Three-dimensional microspheric g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>coupled by<i>Broussonetia papyrifera</i>biochar: facile sodium alginate immobilization and excellent photocatalytic Cr(<scp>iv</scp>) reduction
Qi Jin, Guangyu Xie, Xiaoxi Cai, Xinjiang Hu, Hui Wang, Guoqiang Qiu, Weixuan Wang, Daixi Zhou, Huiwen Huo, Xiaofei Tan, Yunlin Zhao
Abstract
g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>–<italic>Broussonetia papyrifera</italic>biochar–sodium alginate composites were prepared. Composite recyclability and activity for photocatalytic Cr(<sc>vi</sc>) reduction and the origin of enhanced photocatalytic activity relative to that of g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>were probed.
Topics & Concepts
BiocharBroussonetiaChemistrySodiumSodium alginatePhotocatalysisNuclear chemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisPyrolysisBotanyBiologyAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesAdvanced Nanomaterials in CatalysisCopper-based nanomaterials and applications