Review article
Non-catalytic applications of g-C3N4: A brief review
- 1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, P.O. Box 179, Ardabil, Iran
Abstract
The g-C3N4 which is well known as a polymeric non-metal semiconductor, has been fabricated by thermal polymerization. It has also been used in catalytic applications including, photo-catalysis, removal and degradation of pollutants in water, Friedel-Crafts reactions, oxygen reduction reaction and etc. It has drawn noticeable research attention due to its economical and affordable fabrication, non-toxicity, biocompatibility, good thermal and electrical conductivity, high hardness, Corrosion resistance, and fireproofing properties. Therefore, the g-C3N4 has found non-catalytic applications including composites, cutting tools, improving surface properties, light emitting devices, optical sensors, and solar cells. In the current review, the novel and non-catalytic applications of g-C3N4 have been highlighted.
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Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), Cutting tools, Composite, Non-catalytic applications
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Sakkaki, M., & Arab, S. M. (2022). Non-catalytic applications of g-C3N4: A brief review. Synthesis and Sintering, 2(4), 176-180. https://doi.org/10.53063/synsint.2022.24126
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