Tailoring Local Conjugation in Heptazine-Based Polymers through Donor Unit Engineering for Photocatalytic Water Splitting

Key Points

• This research aims to improve the efficiency of g-C₃N₄ as a photocatalyst for water splitting through donor unit engineering.
• Investigated the structural modifications of heptazine-based polymers
• Analyzed charge separation efficiency
• Evaluated photocatalytic performance in water splitting
• Demonstrated enhanced charge separation in engineered polymers
• Increased water splitting rates were observed under specific conditions
• Showed potential for practical applications in renewable energy solutions