Progress in applications of carbon nitride nano organic materials

doi:10.19491/j.issn.1001-9278.2024.10.023

Abstract

Abstract:

In recent years， carbon nitride （g⁃C₃N₄） has become a hotspot in the field of fluorescence due to its intrinsic covalent organic framework， high porosity， photoluminescence capabilities， tunable pore structure， and large specific surface area. This paper reviewed the research progress in the optic area of g⁃C₃N₄ and introduced its research status from the aspects of synthetic methods， photochromic mechanisms， and application scenarios. The development prospects of g⁃C₃N₄ was also analyzed.

Key words: carbon nitride, synthetic method, optical property, performance modification, research progress

CLC Number:

TQ324

WANG Xuejing, XIN Fei, LAI Qiaojie. Progress in applications of carbon nitride nano organic materials[J]. China Plastics, 2024, 38(10): 134-141.

Figures/Tables 7

Fig.1. Two chemical structures of g⁃C3N4

Fig. 2. Synthesis method

Fig.3. Modification method

Fig.4. Areas of application

Fig.5. Typical process and precipitation rate of g⁃C3N4 hydrogen production［20］

Fig.6. Schematic diagram of typical ion detection and fluorescence quenching mechanism［38］

Fig.7. Information encryption diagram［42］

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