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Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) serves as a benchmark metal-free polymeric semiconductor for sustainable photocatalysis in energy conversion and environmental remediation due to its optimal band structure, stability, and cost-effectiveness. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This review examines the characteristics and applications of g-C3N4 photocatalysts addressing energy and environmental issues.

June 10, 2026CatalystsOpen Access

Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4)-Based Photocatalysts: Fundamentals, Rational Optimization, Energy and Environmental Applications, and Future Perspectives

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This review examines the characteristics and applications of g-C3N4 photocatalysts addressing energy and environmental issues.
Systematic review of g-C3N4 structural features and photocatalytic mechanisms.
Analysis of synthetic methods and performance optimization strategies.
Summary of applications in environmental and energy sectors.
Identified core bottlenecks in g-C3N4 photocatalyst research.
Highlighted promising optimization strategies for enhanced photocatalytic performance.
Outlined future research directions for industrial applications.

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Review demonstrates the potential of g-C3N4 photocatalysts in energy conversion and environmental remediation, suggesting pathways for future improvement.

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Zu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a28ff956f82f25be989c822 https://doi.org/10.3390/catal16060526

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Implication

Review demonstrates the potential of g-C3N4 photocatalysts in energy conversion and environmental remediation, suggesting pathways for future improvement.

Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4)-Based Photocatalysts: Fundamentals, Rational Optimization, Energy and Environmental Applications, and Future Perspectives

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