Progress on the photocatalytic reduction of hexavalent Cr (VI) using engineered graphitic carbon nitride

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-1-2021

Abstract

The existence of chromium in hexavalent oxidation state is highly toxic to aquatic environment. Photocatalytic reduction of hexavalent Cr (VI) into Cr (III) has emerged as a desirable technology due to their prospect in solar energy utilization, high efficiency and low cost. Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)-based photocatalysts are ideal for Cr (VI) reduction due to their inherent features including; visible-light responsive narrow bandgap, suitable conduction band potential, high physicochemical stability, unique optical and electronic properties. Herein, various surface-interface strategies to modify g-C3N4 including heterojunction formation, doping, structural regulation, co-catalyst loading and construction of nitrogen vacancies are elaborated for improving the Cr(VI) photoreduction efficiency. The review also highlights the effect of operational reaction conditions such solution pH, g-C3N4 dosage, Cr (VI) concentration, temperature, light source, organic acid additives and co-existing ions influencing Cr (VI) reduction efficiency. Finally, we attempt to propose the existing issues based on the current research and future aspects of engineered g-C3N4 for Cr (VI) photoreduction.

Identifier

85111345771 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Process Safety and Environmental Protection

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2021.06.042

ISSN

09575820

First Page

663

Last Page

678

Volume

152

Grant

2020H1D3A1A04081409

Fund Ref

Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning

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