Abstract

In this work, melem‐based supramolecular assemblies were obtained in one step by thermal treatment of melamine in an autoclave in the presence of sodium chloride. The detailed analysis showed that the obtained powder consists of two phases: poorly crystalline Na‐PHI flakes and rod‐shaped melem hydrate single crystals (several micrometers long and ~300‐500 nm wide). Melem hydrate crystals absorb light in the visible range (Eg = 2.7 eV) and demonstrate photocatalytic activity in the reaction of partial oxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde by air under visible light with high selectivity for the target product. At 60% conversion of benzyl alcohol, the selectivity of benzaldehyde formation is above 95%.

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