Graphitic Carbon Nitride Film: An Emerging Star for Catalytic and Optoelectronic Applications.
Graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) is a unique organic semiconductor that has been widely applied as a visible-light-driven photocatalyst. However, these applications are primarily based on g-CN powders. Applications of g-CN in devices are hindered because of difficulties associated with the synthesis of high-quality g-CN films. This work reviews the latest advances in g-CN films. The deposition methods are summarized and the structural, optical, and electronic properties of g-CN films and their applications in catalysis, solar cells, and light-emitting diodes are outlined. Moreover, the challenges remaining in this field are also discussed.
Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, No.83, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, P.R. China. jcbian2@cityu.edu.hk.
Juncao
J
Bian
Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, No.83, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, P.R. China.
Chao
C
Huang
Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, No.83, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, P.R. China. aprqz@cityu.edu.hk.|Shenzhen Institute, City University of Hong Kong, No.8 Yuexing Road, Nanshan District, Shen Zhen, P.R. China. aprqz@cityu.edu.hk.
Rui-Qin
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6897-4010
RQ
Zhang
D002384:Catalysis; D006108:Graphite / Q000737:chemistry*; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D009570:Nitriles / Q000737:chemistry*; D012666:Semiconductors
D009570:Nitriles; C011206:cyanogen; D006108:Graphite
electrocatalysis; graphitic carbon nitride; optoelectronic devices; photoelectrochemical cells; thin films