Efficient photoreforming of biomass derived 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural and simultaneous green hydrogen production by defective graphitic carbon nitride photocatalysts

Energy & Environmental Science 2026

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Authors: Thi Kim Anh Nguyen, Thành Trần-Phú, Xuan Minh Chau Ta, Biswaranjan Mohanty, Jodie A. Yuwono, Silvia Nappini, Ilargi Napal Azcona, Qi Wang, Anita Wing Yi Ho-Baillie, Christopher G. Bailey, Elena Magnano, Antonio Tricoli
DOI: 10.1039/d5ee02574e
Cited by: 6
References: 97

Abstract

Engineered g-C 3 N 4 nanosheets with 3 wt% Pt enable selective, stable conversion of biomass-derived HMF into valuable DFF and FFCA, with H 2 co-production at 75.52 ± 0.46 µmol g cat −1 h −1 sustained for 10 days.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Catalysis for Biomass Conversion Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques Covalent Organic Framework Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Energy & Environmental Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
19
Issue
5
Pages
1732–1752
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN