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Enhancing Visible Light Catalytic Efficiency through Modulating Electron Cloud Density via Structure-Function Relationship
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  • Hong Tu,
  • Yao Tang,
  • Jiang Guo,
  • Ying Xu,
  • Sheng Guo,
  • Hong Chen,
  • Ming Ya Liu,
  • Ya Wang,
  • Jian Wu
Hong Tu
Guizhou University
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Yao Tang
Guizhou University
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Jiang Guo
Guizhou University
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Ying Xu
Guizhou University
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Sheng Guo
Guizhou University
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Hong Chen
Guizhou University
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Ming Ya Liu
Guizhou University
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Ya Wang
Guizhou University
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Jian Wu
Guizhou University

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Abstract

Structural modulation of pristine graphitic carbon nitride presents a significant challenge in the rational design of catalysts for efficient degradation of small organic pollutants under visible light. In this study, we combining first-principles calculations and structure-function relationship to predict a high-performance catalyst. The results indicate that CN-8 exhibits a significant degree of separation between electrons and holes, the CN-8 exhibits exceptional degradation efficiency towards rhodamine B, tetracycline and bisphenol A under visible light irradiation. The degradation rate constants are 0.6436 min-1, 0.2432 min-1, and 0.1394 min-1 higher than that of bulk g-C3N4 (0.0561 min-1, 0.0648 min-1, 0.0232 min-1), respectively. Density functional theory calculations, and structure-function relationship investigations confirm that the superior catalytic activity of CN-8, modifying the amino position changes the electron cloud distribution, promoting efficient separation of photo-generated electron-hole pairs. This study offers valuable insights for developing eco-friendly and efficient photocatalysts for environmental remediation.