Eco-friendly preparation of titanium dioxide/carbon nitride nanocomposites for photoelectrocatalytic applications.

ABSTRACT: Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and its heterostructures are among the most extensively studied materials for photo- and electrocatalytic applications. Optimizing their synthesis remains crucial for enhancing performance and reducing production costs. In this work, we report a simple, eco-friendly method for preparing TiO₂/graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄) nanocomposites in both powder and thin-film forms. The method takes advantage of the catalytic properties of TiO₂ to significantly lower the temperature required for the formation of g-C₃N₄ from urea, from 600 °C to 300 °C. Incorporating lyophilization prior to thermal treatment results in a ca. 60% increase in the specific surface area. The materials were evalua

SUBMITTER: Maltanava H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12322928 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature