Effects of rh, Ir, pd, and Pt single atoms decorating on heptazine-based g-C3N4 nanosheets and their abilities on hydrogen molecule adsorption and sensing properties

Key Points

• Hydrogen adsorption increased significantly with single atom decoration, showing the effectiveness of this approach.
• Enhanced sensing properties were observed, indicating superior catalytic activity for hydrogen molecule detection.
• Analysis of g-C3N4 nanosheets was conducted using various single atoms including Rh, Ir, Pd, and Pt—key to their performance.
• The findings support potential advancements in hydrogen-based technologies, emphasizing the need for further studies into practical applications.