Emerging g-C3N4-based piezo-photocatalysis
摘要
g-C3N4-based piezo-photocatalysis has emerged as a promising platform that synergistically couples light energy and mechanical energy via the piezoelectric effect, demonstrating considerable potential in energy conversion and environmental remediation. However, pristine g-C3N4 suffers from intrinsic limitations, including a weak inherent piezoelectric response, poor response to low-frequency mechanical stimuli, rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers, and insufficient mechanical stability, hindering its practical application. To overcome these challenges, various modification strategies have been developed to synergistically enhance the piezo-photocatalysis performance of g-C3N4. This review systematically summarizes recent progress on g-C3N4-based piezo-photocatalysis. It begins with a detailed discussion of the crystal structure and optoelectronic properties of g-C3N4, incorporating insights from theoretical calculations and in-situ characterizations. Key modification strategies, including heterojunction construction, morphology engineering, and element doping, are subsequently outlined, emphasizing their roles in amplifying internal electric fields and promoting efficient charge separation. Furthermore, the review highlights recent progress in emerging photocatalytic applications of g-C3N4-based piezo-photocatalysis, such as H2 evolution, H2O2 generation, degradation of organic pollutants, and CO2 photoreduction. Despite notable achievements, significant challenges remain in elucidating the underlying mechanisms and overcoming performance bottlenecks. This review aims to provide valuable guidance for the rational design of g-C3N4-based piezo-photocatalytic systems and to accelerate their deployment in sustainable energy and environmental technologies.