Synthesis and application of covalent triazine framework/graphene hybrids for photocatalysis
In recent years,photocatalysis with efficient,low-cost and stable metal-free catalysts is one of the most promising technologies for non-polluting energy production and resource-economic environment purifying.Benefiting from the molecularly precise backbones,regular and homogeneous porosity,light-element composition,nitrogen-rich system with unique electronic band structure of two-dimensional(2D)covalent triazine framework(CTF),as well as the huge specific surface area,superior thermal conductivity,excellent carrier mobility and mechanical properties of 2D graphene,CTF/graphene hy-brid-based photocatalysts show great application potential in the field of photocatalysis.In this review,the recent development in synthesis of CTF/graphene hybrid-based photocatalysts,and their applications in photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production and photocatalytic degradation of pollutants are summarized.Firstly,we briefly describe the molecular structures,physicochemical properties,and synthetic strategies for CTF/graphene hybrid-based photocatalysts including solution mixing method,in-situ polymerization method and sol-gel method.We further assess the impact of different preparation methods on the structure,morphology,and interacting model between CTF and graphene in CTF/gra-phene hybrids.Following the various preparation process for CTF/graphene hybrid-based photocata-lysts,these methods are analyzed and compared regarding their merits and demerits.Secondly,the functions of CTF/graphene hybrid-based photocatalysts obtained from different synthesis approaches that enhance the catalytic activity for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and photocatalytic degradation of pollutants are discussed from the three aspects of light harvesting,charge separation and transfer,and surface catalysis.Particular focus has been placed on the catalytic mechanisms of CTF/graphene hybrid-based photocatalysts for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and improved photocatalytic degra-dation of pollutants.Then the rational manipulation of selection and building units of CTF,connecting bonds between CTF and graphene,dimensions and pore structures of CTF/graphene hybrids in design of CTF/graphene hybrid-based photocatalysts is discussed,aiming to inspire critical thinking about the effective strategies for modification of photocatalysts rather than the development of novel materials.In the end,the challenges and some future trends of CTF/graphene hybrids as advanced photocatalysts are also discussed from three aspects:catalysts design,performance stability and reaction mechanism.The approaches offer potential solutions to address the challenges of largescale production,catalyst activity and stability in the further research and development of new types of metal-free hybrid photocatalysts with high efficiency.
covalent triazine frameworkgraphenehybridphotocatalytic water splittingphotocatalytic degradation of pollutants