Band structure engineering in porous g-C3N4 via tailoring surface carbon for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

Key Points

• The aim is to optimize the electronic band structure of graphitic carbon nitride for better photocatalytic performance.
• Developed porous g-C3N4 through surface carbon modification
• Utilized atomic-level regulation techniques to enhance properties
• Conducted photocatalytic tests to measure hydrogen evolution
• Achieved significant improvement in photocatalytic efficiency
• Optimized charge separation leading to enhanced hydrogen production
• Demonstrated successful band structure engineering of g-C3N4