Multi-dimensional applications of graphitic carbon nitride nanomaterials: A review

Publikation: Beitrag in FachzeitschriftÜbersichtsarbeitForschungPeer-Review

Autoren

  • Ekemena O. Oseghe
  • Samson O. Akpotu
  • Edwin T. Mombeshora
  • Adewale O. Oladipo
  • Lucy M. Ombaka
  • Bianca B. Maria
  • Azeez O. Idris
  • Gcina Mamba
  • Lwazi Ndlwana
  • Olushola S. Ayanda
  • Augustine E. Ofomaja
  • Vincent O. Nyamori
  • Usisipho Feleni
  • Thabo T.I. Nkambule
  • Titus A.M. Msagati
  • Bhekie B. Mamba
  • Detlef W. Bahnemann

Externe Organisationen

  • University of South Africa
  • Technische Universität Vaal (TUV)
  • University of KwaZulu-Natal
  • Technical University of Kenya (TU-K)
  • Technische Universität Lappeenranta (LUT)
  • Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE)
  • Staatliche Universität Sankt Petersburg
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OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummer117820
FachzeitschriftJournal of molecular liquids
Jahrgang344
Frühes Online-Datum23 Okt. 2021
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 15 Dez. 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.

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Multi-dimensional applications of graphitic carbon nitride nanomaterials: A review. / Oseghe, Ekemena O.; Akpotu, Samson O.; Mombeshora, Edwin T. et al.
in: Journal of molecular liquids, Jahrgang 344, 117820, 15.12.2021.

Publikation: Beitrag in FachzeitschriftÜbersichtsarbeitForschungPeer-Review

Oseghe, EO, Akpotu, SO, Mombeshora, ET, Oladipo, AO, Ombaka, LM, Maria, BB, Idris, AO, Mamba, G, Ndlwana, L, Ayanda, OS, Ofomaja, AE, Nyamori, VO, Feleni, U, Nkambule, TTI, Msagati, TAM, Mamba, BB & Bahnemann, DW 2021, 'Multi-dimensional applications of graphitic carbon nitride nanomaterials: A review', Journal of molecular liquids, Jg. 344, 117820. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117820
Oseghe, E. O., Akpotu, S. O., Mombeshora, E. T., Oladipo, A. O., Ombaka, L. M., Maria, B. B., Idris, A. O., Mamba, G., Ndlwana, L., Ayanda, O. S., Ofomaja, A. E., Nyamori, V. O., Feleni, U., Nkambule, T. T. I., Msagati, T. A. M., Mamba, B. B., & Bahnemann, D. W. (2021). Multi-dimensional applications of graphitic carbon nitride nanomaterials: A review. Journal of molecular liquids, 344, Artikel 117820. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117820
Oseghe EO, Akpotu SO, Mombeshora ET, Oladipo AO, Ombaka LM, Maria BB et al. Multi-dimensional applications of graphitic carbon nitride nanomaterials: A review. Journal of molecular liquids. 2021 Dez 15;344:117820. Epub 2021 Okt 23. doi: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117820
Oseghe, Ekemena O. ; Akpotu, Samson O. ; Mombeshora, Edwin T. et al. / Multi-dimensional applications of graphitic carbon nitride nanomaterials : A review. in: Journal of molecular liquids. 2021 ; Jahrgang 344.
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