Tuning photocatalytic activity of g-C 3 N 4 through Cu deposition via chemical reduction and a DBD plasma method for visible-light-driven Cr( vi ) reduction | Synapse
April 1, 2026Open Access
Tuning photocatalytic activity of g-C 3 N 4 through Cu deposition via chemical reduction and a DBD plasma method for visible-light-driven Cr( vi ) reduction
Key Points
The study aims to enhance the photocatalytic efficiency of g-C3N4 through Cu nanoparticle deposition.
Deposition of copper nanoparticles on g-C3N4 using two distinct methods: chemical reduction and DBD plasma technique.
Assessment of photocatalytic activity under visible light for Cr(vi) reduction.
Cu deposition significantly improves the photocatalytic activity of g-C3N4.
Visible light-driven reduction of Cr(vi) shows enhanced efficiency with treated g-C3N4 samples.
Abstract
The dispersion of metal nanoparticles (NPs) on graphitic carbon nitride, g-C 3 N 4 (CN) offers a promising strategy to improve its photocatalytic efficiency.