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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 117820 |
| Journal | Journal of molecular liquids |
| Volume | 344 |
| Early online date | 23 Oct 2021 |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Dec 2021 |
Abstract
Over the years, significant effort has been devoted to the applications of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) nanomaterials due to their outstanding properties. Which include thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties, non-toxicity, low-cost, metal-free nature, large surface area, optical, ease of preparation, environmental friendliness, biocompatibility and chemical inertness. In this article, the various applications and prospects of g-C3N4 materials in biomedicine, sensors, energy conversion and storage, hydrogen production, mixed matrix membranes for water treatment, and photocatalytic degradation of aqueous organic pollutants has been critically reviewed. Moreover, key aspects of photocatalytic CO2 reduction and the suitability of g-C3N4 as photocatalyst have been covered. The review also discusses theoretical aspects, attributes, current trends/challenges and future considerations associated with the energy and environmental application of g-C3N4 nanostructures. It is believed that this review will provide a current comprehensive knowledge of the applications of g-C3N4 to readers and researchers to identify research gaps and could inspire researchers to synthesize novel g-C3N4-based materials for use in potential diverse fields.
Keywords
- Biomedicine, Biosensors, CO reduction, Graphitic carbon nitride, Mixed matrix membranes, Photocatalysis, Renewable energy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Chemistry(all)
- Spectroscopy
- Chemistry(all)
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Materials Science(all)
- Materials Chemistry
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In: Journal of molecular liquids, Vol. 344, 117820, 15.12.2021.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Multi-dimensional applications of graphitic carbon nitride nanomaterials
T2 - A review
AU - Oseghe, Ekemena O.
AU - Akpotu, Samson O.
AU - Mombeshora, Edwin T.
AU - Oladipo, Adewale O.
AU - Ombaka, Lucy M.
AU - Maria, Bianca B.
AU - Idris, Azeez O.
AU - Mamba, Gcina
AU - Ndlwana, Lwazi
AU - Ayanda, Olushola S.
AU - Ofomaja, Augustine E.
AU - Nyamori, Vincent O.
AU - Feleni, Usisipho
AU - Nkambule, Thabo T.I.
AU - Msagati, Titus A.M.
AU - Mamba, Bhekie B.
AU - Bahnemann, Detlef W.
N1 - Funding Information: The authors are grateful to the Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS), the University of South Africa and other affiliate institutions represented in this article for providing the resources needed for the project.
PY - 2021/12/15
Y1 - 2021/12/15
N2 - Over the years, significant effort has been devoted to the applications of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) nanomaterials due to their outstanding properties. Which include thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties, non-toxicity, low-cost, metal-free nature, large surface area, optical, ease of preparation, environmental friendliness, biocompatibility and chemical inertness. In this article, the various applications and prospects of g-C3N4 materials in biomedicine, sensors, energy conversion and storage, hydrogen production, mixed matrix membranes for water treatment, and photocatalytic degradation of aqueous organic pollutants has been critically reviewed. Moreover, key aspects of photocatalytic CO2 reduction and the suitability of g-C3N4 as photocatalyst have been covered. The review also discusses theoretical aspects, attributes, current trends/challenges and future considerations associated with the energy and environmental application of g-C3N4 nanostructures. It is believed that this review will provide a current comprehensive knowledge of the applications of g-C3N4 to readers and researchers to identify research gaps and could inspire researchers to synthesize novel g-C3N4-based materials for use in potential diverse fields.
AB - Over the years, significant effort has been devoted to the applications of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) nanomaterials due to their outstanding properties. Which include thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties, non-toxicity, low-cost, metal-free nature, large surface area, optical, ease of preparation, environmental friendliness, biocompatibility and chemical inertness. In this article, the various applications and prospects of g-C3N4 materials in biomedicine, sensors, energy conversion and storage, hydrogen production, mixed matrix membranes for water treatment, and photocatalytic degradation of aqueous organic pollutants has been critically reviewed. Moreover, key aspects of photocatalytic CO2 reduction and the suitability of g-C3N4 as photocatalyst have been covered. The review also discusses theoretical aspects, attributes, current trends/challenges and future considerations associated with the energy and environmental application of g-C3N4 nanostructures. It is believed that this review will provide a current comprehensive knowledge of the applications of g-C3N4 to readers and researchers to identify research gaps and could inspire researchers to synthesize novel g-C3N4-based materials for use in potential diverse fields.
KW - Biomedicine
KW - Biosensors
KW - CO reduction
KW - Graphitic carbon nitride
KW - Mixed matrix membranes
KW - Photocatalysis
KW - Renewable energy
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U2 - 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117820
DO - 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117820
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VL - 344
JO - Journal of molecular liquids
JF - Journal of molecular liquids
SN - 0167-7322
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