Abstract
A natural self-regeneration step for urea derived graphitic carbon nitride with platinum nanoparticles is found by simply opening the system to air in the dark under ambient conditions, following its solar-driven hydrogen production. The produced peroxides deactivate the graphitic carbon nitride. Release of weakly bound peroxides on the polymeric semiconductor surface is a crucial process for regeneration.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8826-8828 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 70 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 6 Aug 2012 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- General Chemistry
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry