Biomolecular <scp>l</scp>-tryptophan as a hole mediator anchored on g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> exhibits remarkably enhanced photocatalytic H<sub>2</sub> evolution
Tan Zhao, Tuck−Yun Cheang, Hanbao Chong, Cong Ling, Xiao‐Jie Lu, Chen-Chuang Li, Xiao-Xiang Fang, Liu-Bo Ma, Gang Wang, An‐Wu Xu
Abstract
A novel g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>-based composite coupled with levorotatory-tryptophan restrains the recombination of photogenerated holes and electrons, exhibiting enhanced photocatalytic H<sub>2</sub> production.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisCatalysisTryptophanChemistryRecombinationStereochemistryMaterials scienceAmino acidOrganic chemistryBiochemistryGeneAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesNanocluster Synthesis and ApplicationsAdvanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis