Photochemistry

We focus on the development, testing, and characterization of highly functional thin films on the basis of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄) for visible light-induced pollutant degradation and water splitting. The goal is to obtain highly active and durable photocatalytic films with application-tailored properties such as thickness, porosity, and photocatalytic activity. The cost-effective and reproducible method synthesis for highly active g-C₃N₄ is investigated. The photo activity of the prepared films is tested with a unique photo-microreactor of a slit geometry on an optical bench.