New Review Paper in Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research

Our new review paper on Functionalized Graphitic Carbon Nitrides for Environmental and Sensing Applications just published in Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research. Big congratulations to Mustafa and Chao!

Graphitic carbon nitride (g‐C₃N₄) is a metal‐free semiconductor that has been widely regarded as a promising candidate for sustainable energy production or storage. In recent years, g‐C₃N₄ has become the center of attention by virtue of its impressive properties, such as being inexpensive, easily fabricable, nontoxic, highly stable, and environment friendly. Herein, the recent research developments related to g‐C₃N₄ are outlined, which sheds light on its future prospective. Various synthetic methods and their impact on the properties of g‐C₃N₄ are detailed, along with discussion on frequently used characterization methods. Different approaches for g‐C₃N₄ surface functionalization, mainly categorized under covalent and noncovalent strategies, are outlined. Moreover, the processing methods of g‐C₃N₄, such as g‐C₃N₄‐based thin films, hierarchical, and hybrid structures, are explored. Next, compared with the extensively studied energy‐related applications of the modified g‐C₃N₄s, relatively less‐examined areas, such as environmental and sensing, are presented. By highlighting the strong potential of these materials and the existing research gaps, new researchers are encouraged to produce functional g‐C₃N₄‐based materials using diverse surface modification and processing routes.