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The review aims to explore the benefits of copper single-atom modification on g-C3N4 for photocatalytic applications.

February 26, 2026Green Chemistry0 citations

A review on Cu single-atom-modified g-C3N4 for applications in photocatalytic energy conversion and environmental photocatalysis

ZSZhuizhui Su PZPeng Zhou JZJianling Zhang

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The review aims to explore the benefits of copper single-atom modification on g-C3N4 for photocatalytic applications.
Reviewed existing literature on g-C3N4 and Cu modifications
Analyzed electronic structure and bandgap characteristics
Identified potential applications in energy conversion and environmental photocatalysis
Copper modification improves photocatalytic efficiency
g-C3N4 retains its semiconductor properties after modification
Visible-light responsiveness is enhanced for energy conversion applications

Abstract

Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is a graphene-like polymeric semiconductor formed by sp2 hybridization of carbon and nitrogen atoms. Its unique electronic structure (bandgap of approximately 2.7 eV) and visible-light response...

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