Metal-free photocatalyst with reduced graphene oxide-doped graphitic carbon nitride homojunctions for efficient antibacterial applications.

ABSTRACT: Bacterial infections are a major global health challenge, posing severe risks to human well-being. Although numerous strategies have been developed to combat bacterial pathogens, their practical application is often hindered by operational constraints. Photocatalytic materials have emerged as promising candidates for bacterial disinfection and food preservation due to their efficiency and sustainability. In this study, a graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄) homojunction was synthesized, with reduced graphene oxide (RGO) incorporated to suppress the rapid recombination of photocarriers. The resulting composites demonstrated significantly enhanced photocatalytic antibacterial activity compared to original g-C₃N₄. The improvement is due to the critical

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11758216 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature