Nanostructured Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Photocatalytic and Electrochemical Applications

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.

Keywords

Graphitic carbon nitride / HER / OER / Fuel Cell / Sustainable energy / electrocatalyst

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