A review on Cu single-atom-modified g-C3N4 for applications in photocatalytic energy conversion and environmental photocatalysis

Key Points

• The review aims to explore the benefits of copper single-atom modification on g-C3N4 for photocatalytic applications.
• Reviewed existing literature on g-C3N4 and Cu modifications
• Analyzed electronic structure and bandgap characteristics
• Identified potential applications in energy conversion and environmental photocatalysis
• Copper modification improves photocatalytic efficiency
• g-C3N4 retains its semiconductor properties after modification
• Visible-light responsiveness is enhanced for energy conversion applications