Synthesization and Photocatalytic Activity Evaluation of Float-Type g-C3N4 Microtubes

Abstract:

Float-type g-C₃N₄ microtubes were created by hydrothermal method and calcination using g-C₃N₄. Substances after hydrothermal synthesis and float-type g-C₃N₄ microtubes were investigated by XRD and SEM. The photocatalytic activity of float-type g-C₃N₄ microtubes was evaluated by methylene blue decomposition. According to these results, the substance, such as a needle, was found to have the same crystal structure as g-C₃N₄. In addition, it was confirmed that the needle-like substance was hollow inside, according to the SEM result. This substance can float on water. Therefore, Float type g-C₃N₄ microtubes can receive more light, and the decomposition rate has increased compared to g-C₃N₄.

• Periodical: Defect and Diffusion Forum (Volume 428)
• Pages: 119-123
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-XnUv8Q
• Online since: August 2023
• Authors: Kunya Nanakida, Dang Trang Nguyen, Kozo Taguchi*
• Keywords: g-C₃N₄ Microtubes, Hydrothermal Synthesis Method, Photocatalytic Degradation

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