Nanoscale Graphitic Carbon Nitride

Synthesis and Applications

1st Edition - September 3, 2021
Editors: A. Pandikumar, C. Murugan, S. Vinoth
Language: English
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Nanoscale Graphitic Carbon Nitride focuses on multi-functional applications including energy conversion, storage and healthcare. Polymeric graphitic carbon nitride materials have attracted much attention in recent years because of their similarity to graphene. They are composed of carbon, nitrogen and some minor hydrogen content. In contrast to graphene, g-Graphitic carbon nitride is a medium band-gap semiconductor and in that role an effective photocatalyst and chemical catalyst for a broad variety of reactions and applications.

This book covers the fundamentals and applications of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) in different sectors. It also covers the application of graphitic carbon nitride-based composites with metal, metal oxides, metal sulphide and carbon-based materials.

This is an important resource for researchers in the fields of materials science, engineering, energy storage and chemical engineering who want to understand how nanoscale graphitic carbon nitride is being used for a range of industrial applications and processes.

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Title Page
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Table of Contents
Contributors
Preface
1 Graphitic carbon nitrides: synthesis and properties
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Synthesis
1.3 Properties of g-C3N4
1.4 Conclusions and future prospects
References
2 Graphitic carbon nitride for photocatalytic hydrogen production
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Structure, property, and mechanism of g-C3N4 for photocatalytic hydrogen production
2.3 Ways to improve photocatalytic hydrogen production over g-C3N4
2.4 Crystallinity
2.5 Defect control
2.6 Controlled morphologies
2.7 Porous networks
2.8 Doping
2.9 Phase junction
2.10 Cocatalyst utilization
2.11 Sensitization
2.12 Role of sacrificial agent
2.13 Miscellaneous
2.14 Conclusions and future perspectives
Acknowledgements
References
3 Graphitic carbon nitride for photocatalytic CO2 reduction
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Mechanism of CO2 reduction by photocatalysis
3.3 Synthesis of g-C3N4
3.4 g-C3N4 by design for CO2 reduction
3.5 Summary and outlook
References
4 Graphitic carbon nitride for photodegradation of dye Molecules
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Photocatalytic properties
4.3 Methods for carbon nitride synthesis
4.4 Photocatalytic degradation of dyes
4.5 Photocatalytic degradation of anionic dyes
4.6 Photocatalytic degradation of azo dyes
4.7 Photocatalytic degradation of nitro compounds
4.8 Photocatalytic degradation of phenol derivatives
4.9 Photocatalytic degradation of other organic compounds
4.10 Conclusions
References
5 Polymeric graphitic-carbon nitride and its composites for the photocatalytic removal of phenolic compounds
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Degradation of phenolic compounds using modified GCN
5.3 Phenol degradation using GCN based composites
5.4 Reduction of 4-NP using GCN-based catalysts
5.5 Gap analysis
5.6 Conclusion
References
6 Graphitic carbon nitride for photoelectrocatalysis
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Fundamentals of photoelectrocatalysis
6.3 History and mechanism of TiO2 as photoelectrocatalysis
6.4 An influencing the factors on improve efficiency of photoelectrocatalysis process
6.5 g-C3N4nanomaterial for photoelectrocatalysis
6.6 g-C3N4 with metal oxide nanostructure for photoelectrocatalysis
6.7 g-C3N4 with metal nanoparticles
6.8 g-C3N4 with conducting polymers
6.9 g-C3N4 with hybrid/composite nanocomposite
6.10 Conclusion and future direction
Acknowledgement
References
7 Graphitic carbon nitride for electrocatalysis
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 OER Mechanism
7.3 Hydrogen evolution reaction (HER)
References
8 Graphitic carbon nitride (GCN) for solar cell applications
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Solar to electricity conversion devices
8.3 Graphitic carbon nitride (GCN)
8.4 Titanium-based composites
8.5 Zinc based nanocomposites
8.6 Silicon-based nanocomposites
8.7 Carbon based nanocomposites
8.8 Tin oxide (SnO2)
8.9 Silver-based GCN nanocomposites
8.10 Yttrium-based nanocomposites
8.11 Bismuth titanate (BTO)
8.12 Strontum titanate (STO)
8.13 Titanium nitride (TiN)
8.14 Rare earth-based composites
8.15 Perovskite-based nanocomposites
8.16 Polymer-based nanocomposites
8.17 Fabrication of GCN films
8.18 Scope of future work
8.19 Conclusion
References
9 Graphitic carbon nitride-based composites and their antimicrobial potentials
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Microbial Profile
9.3 Photocatalytic method of disinfection
9.4 Importance of g-C3N4-based antimicrobials
9.5 Antimicrobial performance of g-C3N4-based composites
9.6 Metal incorporated g-C3N4-based nanocomposites
9.7 Conclusion and outlook
References
10 Graphitic carbon nitride for supercapacitor
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Methods for parameter calculations
10.3 Structural, textural, and morphology of GCN
10.4 Porous Carbons/GCN-based supercapacitors
10.5 Metal NPs/GCN-based supercapacitors
10.6 Metal oxide/GCN-based supercapacitors
10.7 Metal Sulfide/GCN-based supercapacitors
10.8 Layered double hydroxide/GCN-based supercapacitors
10.9 Functionalized g-C3N4-based supercapacitors
10.10 Summary
References
11 Graphitic carbon nitride for fuel cells
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Graphitic carbon nitride for cathode application
11.3 Graphitic carbon nitride for Anode applications
11.4 Graphitic carbon nitride for Polymer electrolyte membrane
11.5 Conclusion and future perspective
References
12 Graphitic carbon nitride for batteries
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Li-ion battery (LIB)
3 Lithium−sulfur (LSB) battery
4 Lithium-oxygen battery (Li-O2 battery)
5 Zinc-oxygen battery (Zn-O2 battery)
6 Vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB)
7 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
13 Graphitic carbon nitride for organic transformation
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Synthesis methods of g-C3N4 for improved catalysis
13.3 Catalytic applications of g-C3N4 in organic transformation reactions
13.4 Oxidation reactions
13.5 Amine oxidation
13.6 Biomass oxidation (Furan alcohol)
13.7 Overall summary and conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
14 Graphitic carbon nitride for sensors
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Electrochemical sensing based on g-C3N4 materials
14.3 Immunoassay sensors
14.4 Colorimetric and fluorometric sensing based on g-C3N4
14.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
15 Graphitic-Carbon Nitride for Hydrogen Storage
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Synthesis of mesoporous graphitic carbon nitride materials
15.3 Surface functionalization of graphitic carbon nitride
15.4 Energy storages in graphitic carbon nitride materials
15.5 Concluding remarks and future prospects
Acknowledgments
References
16 Graphitic carbon nitride based optoelectronic devices
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Optoelectronic properties of g-C3N4
16.3 Carbon nitride based photodetectors
16.4 Carbon nitride LEDs
16.5 Carbon nitride based Solar cells
16.6 Conclusion and future direction
References
Index

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A. Pandikumar

C. Murugan

S. Vinoth