Abstract
Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4 ) exhibits great mechanical as well as thermal characteristics, making it a valuable material for use in photoelectric conversion devices, an accelerator for synthesis of organic compounds, an electrolyte for fuel cell applications or power sources, and a hydrogen storage substance and a fluorescence detector. It is fabricated using different methods, and there is a variety of morphologies and nanostructures such as zero to three dimensions that have been designed for different purposes. There are many reports about g-C3N4 in recent years, but a comprehensive review which covers nanostructure dimensions and their properties are missing. This review paper aims to give basic and comprehensive understanding of the photocatalytic and electrocatalytic usages of g-C3N4 . It highlights the recent progress of g-C3N4 nanostructure designing by covering synthesis methods, dimensions, morphologies, applications and properties. Along with the summary, we will also discuss the challenges and prospects. Scientists, investigators, and engineers looking at g-C3N4 nanostructures for a variety of applications might find our review paper to be a useful resource.
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Keywords
Graphitic carbon nitride, HER, OER, Fuel cell, Sustainable energy, electrocatalyst
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Publication Date
2025-01-28
Online Available Date
2024-09-25
Revised Date
2024-08-07
Received Date
2024-05-30
Recommended Citation
Muhammad Abdul Qadeer, Iqra Fareed, Asif Hussaine, Muhammad Asim Farid, Sadia Nazir, Faheem K. Butt, Ji-Jun Zou, Muhammad Tahir, Shang-Feng Du.
Nanostructured Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Photocatalytic and Electrochemical Applications[J]. Journal of Electrochemistry,
2025
,
31(1): 2416001.
DOI: 10.61558/2993-074X.3498
Available at:
https://jelectrochem.xmu.edu.cn/journal/vol31/iss1/5
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