Molecularly Modulated π-Conjugated Carbon Nitride Heterojunction for Efficient Photocatalytic C-C Bond Cleavage in Lignin Model

Key Points

• The study aims to explore an efficient photocatalytic method for breaking carbon-carbon bonds in lignin biomass.
• Developed a carbon nitride-based heterojunction catalyst.
• Applied photocatalytic techniques to achieve bond cleavage.
• Evaluated the efficiency of the photocatalytic process.
• The heterojunction showed enhanced photocatalytic activity.
• Significant cleavage of carbon-carbon bonds was achieved.
• High yields of aromatic chemicals were produced from lignin.