Tuning photocatalytic activity of g-C 3 N 4 through Cu deposition via chemical reduction and a DBD plasma method for visible-light-driven Cr( vi ) reduction

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Authors: J. Petrovič, Andjelika Bjelajac, Tihana Mudrinić, J. Guillot, Simon Bulou, Rada Petrović
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra08483k
Cited by: 2
References: 67

Abstract

instead of Cr(vi), leading to a decrease in the photocatalytic reduction of Cr(vi). The use of plasma in the synthesis of Cu-CN-pl provided a uniform distribution and intimate contact between the deposited NPs and CN, thereby constructing an effective heterojunction. This heterojunction facilitates the separation of the carriers and enhances the photocatalytic activity compared to CN.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction Inorganic Chemistry and Materials

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
18
Pages
16376–16388
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN