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ArticleAdvanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)2025

Large-Sized Poly (Triazine Imide) Crystals with Minimized Defects for High-Efficiency Overall Water Splitting.

Chong Wang, Na Shi, Yulin Zhou, Yichun Lu, Jingru Zhuang, Hongwu Liao, Chengning Ye, Hanhui Lei, Xiangfeng Lin, Jiaxian Zheng and 2 more

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Article in Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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12 authors.

Chong WangCollege of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Na ShiCollege of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Yulin ZhouCollege of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Yichun LuState Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China.
Jingru ZhuangDepartment of Chemistry, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China.
Hongwu LiaoCollege of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Chengning YeCollege of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Hanhui LeiDepartment of Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Northumbria University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 8ST, U.K.
Xiangfeng LinCollege of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Jiaxian ZhengCollege of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Terence Xiaoteng LiuDepartment of Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Northumbria University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 8ST, U.K.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7574-1709
Zhanhui YuanCollege of Materials Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.

Funding

British Council France IEC∖NSFC∖233060
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Poly (triazine imide) (PTI), a highly crystalline carbon nitride, has attracted considerable attention due to its capacity to achieve one-step-excitation overall water splitting. The crystallinity of PTI crystals can be substantially enhanced by manipulating the polymerization temperature and the type of molten salt. However, the particle size of synthetic crystals is usually less than 200 nm, and the synthesis of larger and well-defined PTI crystals has yet to be accomplished. In this study, a novel precursor engineering strategy is implemented utilizing melon-type carbon nitride as the architectural template, coupled with LiCl/KCl eutectic molten salt system, to orchestrate the crystallization of PTI under high-temperature/high-pressure conditions. Comparative analysis reveals that the PTI synthesized through this methodology exhibits marked crystallographic superiority over conventional dicyandiamide-derived counterparts, manifesting as notably reduced lattice imperfections and an extended π-conjugated network. These structural enhancements culminate in the formation of faceted single-crystalline domains with characteristic dimensions exceeding 500 nm. The optimized single-crystal PTI showcases a high apparent quantum efficiency of 13.1% (λ = 365 nm) in overall water splitting for hydrogen production. This work establishes the critical role of precursor architectural compatibility in governing crystalline perfection and functional performance in carbon nitride-based photocatalytic systems.

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crystallinityparticle sizephotocatalysispoly triazine imidewater splitting

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PMID40726420
PMCPMC12561331

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