Highly enhanced visible-light photocatalytic hydrogen evolution on g-C3N4 decorated with vopc through π-π interaction

doi:10.1016/S1872-2067(18)63191-2

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Photocatalytic H₂ evolution reactions on pristine graphitic carbon nitrides (g-C₃N₄), as a promising approach for converting solar energy to fuel, are attractive for tackling global energy concerns but still suffer from low efficiencies. In this article, we report a tractable approach to modifying g-C₃N₄ with vanadyl phthalocyanine (VOPc/CN) for efficient visible-light-driven hydrogen production. A non-covalent VOPc/CN hybrid photocatalyst formed via π-π stacking interactions between the two components, as confirmed by analysis of UV-vis absorption spectra. The VOPc/CN hybrid photocatalyst shows excellent visible-light-driven photocatalytic performance and good stability. Under optimal conditions, the corresponding H₂ evolution rate is nearly 6 times higher than that of pure g-C₃N₄. The role of VOPc in promoting hydrogen evolution activity was to extend the visible light absorption range and prevent the recombination of photoexcited electron-hole pairs effectively. It is expected that this facile modification method could be a new inspiration for the rational design and exploration of g-C₃N₄-based hybrid systems with strong light absorption and high-efficiency carrier separation.

Key words: VOPc/g-C₃N₄, π-&pi, Interaction, Visible light photocatalysis, Hydrogen evolution, Charge separation efficiency

Yanan Liu, Liubo Ma, Congcong Shen, Xin Wang, Xiao Zhou, Zhiwei Zhao, Anwu Xu. Highly enhanced visible-light photocatalytic hydrogen evolution on g-C₃N₄ decorated with vopc through π-π interaction[J]. Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 2019, 40(2): 168-176.

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Highly enhanced visible-light photocatalytic hydrogen evolution on g-C₃N₄ decorated with vopc through π-π interaction

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