Photocatalytic performance of carbon nitride intercalation compound

Abstract The carbon nitride intercalation compound photocatalyst was synthesized by a simple molten salt route. The photocatalyst was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The photocatalytic oxidation ability of the carbon nitride intercalation compound photocatalyst was evaluated by the photocatalytic activity in photo-oxidation of MO. The as-prepared photocatalyst exhibits an improved photocatalytic activity due to the increased surface area.