Recent Progress in Quantum Dots Modified g‐C ₃ N ₄ ‐based Composite Photocatalysts

Abstract

Abstract Graphite carbon nitride (g‐C 3 N 4 ), as a non‐metallic photocatalyst, possesses special band structure, excellent stability and unique surface properties, which has become a focus of attention for photocatalytic application. However, pure g‐C 3 N 4 is subject to the limit of visible light response, small specific surface area and rapid recombination of photogenerated carriers, which leads to its low photocatalytic efficiency. Due to the unique electronic structure, various quantum dots (QDs) can be applied to modify g‐C 3 N 4 to improve the photocatalytic activity. Thus, we highlight these QDs modified g‐C 3 N 4 ‐based composites by emphasizing their synthesis, their physicochemical properties as well as their photocatalytic applications in CO 2 reduction, hydrogen production and pollutants degradation in this review. At last, critical summaries and some perspectives on the challenges and directions in this research field are also presented.