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Partial Ni-Embedded NiO/g-C3N4 Nanocomposite Utilizing g-C3N4 as a Sacrificial Support and Intrinsic Reducing Agent
Jyoti Rohilla1,2, Ajeet Singh1, Sameer Sapra1
1Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India.
Abstract:
Layered g-C3N4 holds great potential for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting, but its performance is restricted by significant charge recombination and slow reaction kinetics. To address this, we demonstrate a novel approach to enhance PEC efficiency using a Ni/NiO/g-C3N4 nanocomposite, synthesized by leveraging g-C3N4 as both a sacrificial support and an intrinsic reducing agent. Pyrolysis of g-C3N4 with NiO in air, without external reducing agents, enabled the formation of metallic Ni and NiO within the composite. Comprehensive analyses, including XRD, FTIR, TEM, XPS, PL, and TRPL, confirmed the structural and electronic properties, highlighting improved charge separation and transport. Optimization of the NiO to g-C3N4 ratio revealed a synergistic effect of Ni and NiO, significantly enhancing PEC water splitting performance. This sustainable and efficient synthesis strategy underscores the dual functionality of g-C3N4 and advances the development of eco-friendly catalytic materials.
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