Abstract
Photocatalytic nanocomposites have attracted increasing attention due to their potential for solving energy and environmental problems. Carbon-based materials that are stable, highly electroconductive, and easy to be modified, are increasingly being used to form composites with semiconductors to enhance their photocatalytic activity. This review surveys recent literature and highlights the progress being made in the development of carbon-based materials for photocatalytic application, including carbon nanotubes, graphene, carbon nanodots, activated carbon, [60]-fullerene and C3N4. The synthesis methods and mechanisms for the enhancement of the photocatalytic performance are discussed, along with the challenges and opportunities for the future development of carbon-based photocatalysts.
Keywords: Carbon materials, C3N4, decomposition of organic compounds, H2 production, nanocomposites, photocatalysis.
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Catalytic C-H bond activation as a tool for functionalization of heterocycles
The major topic is the functionalization of heterocycles through catalyzed C-H bond activation. The strategies based on C-H activation not only provide straightforward formation of C-C or C-X bonds but, more importantly, allow for the avoidance of pre-functionalization of one or two of the cross-coupling partners. The beneficial impact of ...read more
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