Preparation of Co-Doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride and Degradation of MB by Heterogeneous Photo-Fenton-like Reaction System

Abstract

In this study, Co-porous-g-C3N4(porous Co-Doped graphitic carbon nitride) was synthesized by a one-step calcination method successfully. Co-porous-g-C3N4 was characterized by transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, UV-vis diffuse reflectance, and specific surface area determination. The Photo- Fenton-like system was successfully constructed under the condition of coexistence of Co-porous-g-C3N4 and H2O2. The synergistic effect of Fenton-like system and photo-catalysis was realized. Through the optimization of experimental conditions, the best photocatalytic performance of this heterogeneous reaction system was achieved. The degradation rate of MB (methylene blue, 40 mg/L) could reach 98.3% at 90 min. Co-porous-g-C3N4 had photocatalytic degradation activity for different organic pollutants and had wonderful recyclability and stability. The main degradation effect was attributed to �O2- which could be generated through two channels in the Photo- Fenton-like system. Moreover, the rate of photogenerated electron-hole complexation could be decreased due to the reaction of low-valent cobalt and photoelectrons in this heterogeneous reaction system.