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Hydrogen Evolving Photocatalyst Development

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Investigation into High Efficiency Visible Light Photocatalysts for Water Reduction and Oxidation

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This chapter explores the feasibility of g-C3N4 as a photocatalyst for hydrogen production from water. Graphitic carbon nitride was synthesised via thermal decomposition, using 4 different precursors, at various calcination temperatures, calcination ramp rates, cleaning techniques, and cocatalyst element/weighting.

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Martin, D.J. (2015). Hydrogen Evolving Photocatalyst Development. In: Investigation into High Efficiency Visible Light Photocatalysts for Water Reduction and Oxidation. Springer Theses. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18488-3_4

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