Affiliation:
1. College of Environment & Safety Engineering Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350002 P. R. China
2. State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment College of Chemistry Fuzhou University Fuzhou 350002 P. R. China
3. Sino-UK International joint Laboratory on photocatalysis for clean energy and advanced chemicals & Materials Fuzhou University Fuzhou Fujian 350108 P. R. China
Abstract
AbstractHydrogen peroxide (H2O2) plays a crucial role in various applications, such as green oxidation processes and the production of high‐quality fuels. Currently, H2O2 is primarily manufactured using the indirect anthraquinone method, known for its significant energy consumption and the generation of intensive by‐products. Extensive research has been conducted on the photocatalytic production of H2O2 via oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), with polymeric carbon nitride (PCN) emerging as a promising catalyst for this conversion. This review article is organized around two approaches. The first part main consists of the chemical optimization of the PCN structure, while the second focuses on the physical integration of PCN with other functional materials. The objective is to clarify the correlation between the physicochemical properties of PCN photocatalysts and their effectiveness in H2O2 production. Through a thorough review and analysis of the findings, this article seeks to stimulate new insights and achievements, not only in the domain of H2O2 production via ORR but also in other redox reactions.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Higher Education Discipline Innovation Project