Fe(III)-C3N4 hybrids photocatalyst for efficient visible-light driven nitrogen fixation

Solar-driven reduction of nitrogen to ammonia is a promising strategy for energy storage and conversion. Herein, a new strategy of modifying Fe(III) onto carbon nitride is reported showing enhanced photocatalytic nitrogen fixation. The Fe(III) and nitrogen vacancies narrow down the carbon nitride intrinsic bandgap and suppress the radiative electron-hole recombination. Fe(III)-C3N4 therefore shows potential as a new high-efficiency artificial photosynthesis ammonia.

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The modification of Fe(III) onto carbon nitride has been shown to enhance the photocatalytic nitrogen fixation, making it a promising strategy for high-efficiency artificial photosynthesis ammonia. This new approach involves narrowing down the carbon nitride intrinsic bandgap and suppressing radiative electron-hole recombination.