A review on g-C3N4 for photocatalytic water splitting and CO2 reduction

• Published in: Applied surface science Vol. 358; pp. 15 - 27
• Main Authors: Ye, Sheng, Wang, Rong, Wu, Ming-Zai, Yuan, Yu-Peng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.12.2015
• Subjects: CO2 reduction; g-C3N4; Photocatalysis; Water splitting; g-C3N4; Water splitting; CO2 reduction; Photocatalysis
• ISSN: 0169-4332; 1873-5584
• DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2015.08.173

•New synthesis strategy for g-C3N4 production was summarized.•Novel ideas on extending the absorption edge of g-C3N4 were reviewed.•The overall water splitting and CO2 photoreduction were highlighted. Solar fuel generation through water splitting and CO2 photoreduction is an ideal route to provide t...