g-C3N4/Bi2MoO6 heterojunctions for enhanced visible light photocatalytic oxidation of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-diformylfuran under ambient conditions

Key Points

• The aim is to enhance the photocatalytic oxidation of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural using g-C3N4/Bi2MoO6 heterojunctions.
• Utilized g-C3N4/Bi2MoO6 heterojunctions as photocatalysts.
• Conducted experiments under ambient lighting conditions.
• Examined the conversion efficiency of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-diformylfuran.
• Achieved significant conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-diformylfuran.
• Demonstrated enhanced photocatalytic activity under visible light.
• Showed improved sustainability in biomass utilization.