Efficient Photoreforming of Biomass Derived 5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfural and Simultaneous Green Hydrogen Production by Defective Graphitic Carbon Nitride Photocatalysts

Key Points

• The research aims to utilize solar energy for converting biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural into valuable chemicals and green hydrogen.
• Utilized defective graphitic carbon nitride as photocatalysts
• Applied solar energy for the photoreforming process
• Converted biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural into green hydrogen
• Achieved significant production of green hydrogen
• Demonstrated effective conversion of HMF using solar energy
• Provided a sustainable approach to recycle agricultural waste