Defect-coordinated Au nanoparticles in carbon nitride for efficient piezo-photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production

Key Points

• Effective hydrogen peroxide production is achieved with piezo-photocatalytic mechanisms in this setup.
• Hydrogen peroxide production reached an efficiency of 27.5 µmol per hour using these nanoparticles.
• Assessment used defect-coordinated gold nanoparticles embedded within a carbon nitride matrix for optimal performance.
• The findings support the potential for advanced photocatalytic applications, emphasizing its efficiency in hydrogen generation.