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ReviewSmall (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)2026

Molten Salt Assisted Carbon Nitride Overcomes Inherent Photocatalytic Limitations: Unique Characteristics for High-Efficiency Light-Driven Energy Production.

Zirong Liu, Min Cheng, Danlian Huang, Suhua Chen, Guangfu Wang, Hongda Liu, Qingkai Shi, Si Deng, Ao Chen, Xinyu Zou and 1 more

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Review in Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors.

Zirong LiuCollege of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, China.
Min ChengCollege of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1086-4008
Danlian HuangCollege of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, China.
Suhua ChenCollege of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang, China.
Guangfu WangCollege of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, China.
Hongda LiuCollege of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, China.
Qingkai ShiCollege of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, China.
Si DengCollege of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, China.
Ao ChenCollege of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, China.
Xinyu ZouCollege of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, China.
Chenyu LiangCollege of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hunan University, and Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control (Hunan University), Ministry of Education, Changsha, China.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 52470188Natural Science Foundation of Changsha, China kg2402075Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province, China 2023RC3107
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Under the dual challenges of global energy transition and environmental governance, the development of novel photocatalytic materials to realize the efficient conversion of solar to clean energy has become an urgent need. Despite extensive research having demonstrated the impressive photocatalysis performance of molten salt-based carbon nitride (MSCN), the precise structure regulation mechanism of MSCN and its conformational relationship with photocatalytic performance are still crucial issues that need to be addressed. Based on this, this review first systematically analyzes the structure characteristics of MSCN, with a focus on the precise regulation mechanisms of molten salt-assisted synthesis (MSAS). Thereafter, the intrinsic mechanism of its performance enhancement caused by the structure characteristics is discussed in depth from various aspects. Then, innovative achievements of advanced MSCN in the fields of photocatalytic energy production are summarized, which reveals the intrinsic correlation between the structure characteristics, photogenerated charge carrier behaviors, and surface reaction kinetics. Finally, the major challenges and prospects of MSCN toward real-world implementations are outlined. Undoubtedly, this study provides insights into the potential challenges associated with rationally designing high-performance photocatalysts to reinforce photocatalysis, which will guide the generation of ideal catalysts.

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Carbon nitrideMolten salt‐assisted synthesis strategyPhotocatalysisPhotocatalytic energy productionsPhotocatalytic mechanismStructure characteristics

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PMID42227313
PMCPMC13360550

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