Visible Dye Research Articles

A convenient strategy to develop sp2 hybridized fused Y123 monomers for photovoltaic and optical ON-OFF switches with economic energy offsets

This paper presents a design strategy, their efficient visible light converting optimizations offsets and dye anchorage utility as N-doped fused ring electron acceptors of organic dye Y123 in photovoltaic and optical devices. Five novel dyes (Y1–Y5) are investigated, identifying major electronic contributions. Results shows favourable energy levels and oscillator strengths (f) for efficient charge transfer upon photoexcitation. The dye Y1 had an ionization potential (IP) of 3.00eV, electron affinity (EA) of 1.01eV, and dipole moment of 2.01D. The dye Y3 exhibited a high global hardness (η) of 0.85 and low softness (σ) of 0.12eV, indicating stability and strong electron-accepting ability. Evaluation of photovoltaic performance revealed impressive characteristics, such as Y2 with a light harvesting efficiency (LHE) of 98 %, open-circuit voltage of 1.74eV, fill factor of 0.9235, and short-circuit current (Jsc) density of 50.92 mA/cm2, resulting in a maximum power output (Pmax) of 81.82W. This study also included a detailed analysis of transition density matrix (TDM) and electron-hole overlap, providing insights into exciton dissociation and charge separation mechanisms in Y123 dyes. These analyses enhance the design of efficient N-doped fused ring electron acceptors for organic photovoltaic and optical devices. The study demonstrates the potential of N-doped fused ring electron acceptors as promising materials for efficient energy conversion in next-generation organic photovoltaic and optical devices.

Aniline and Indoline Donors Based Far‐Red Active Unsymmetrical Squaraine Dyes for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells

AbstractIn dye‐sensitized solar cells (DSSC), controlling the dye‐aggregation on the metal‐oxide surface by appending the alkyl groups around the donor or π‐spacer unit of the dye is a potential approach to enhance DSSC efficiency. Further, rigidification of the dye structures by cyclization modulates the photophysical properties of the sensitizer. Here a series of donor‐acceptor‐donor (D‐A‐D) type far‐red active unsymmetrical squaraine dyes (SQA) have been designed and synthesized, where N,N‐dimethylaniline, methylated‐ and branched‐indoline have been used as donor units. These dyes showed absorption between 629–654 nm (λmax) with the molar extinction coefficient of 1.49–1.94×105 M−1 cm−1. Systematic enhancements in DSSC device efficiency have been observed due to the cyclization and alkyl‐groups incorporation in this set of dyes which were further enhanced with the addition of chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA). The highest DSSC device efficiency of 4.78 % (Jsc of 8.77 mA/cm2 and Voc of 692 mV) has been achieved for SQA3. The IPCE profile of SQA dyes indicates the contribution of aggregated structures for the photocurrent generation. Further, co‐sensitization of SQA3 dye with a complementary visible light active dye AK4 showed the enhanced device efficiency of 6.27 % with panchromatic IPCE response.

Comparison of water-sensitive paper, Kromekote and Mylar collectors for droplet deposition with a visible fluorescent dye solution

The study was conducted at the University of Nebraska Pesticide Application and Technology Laboratory in North Platte, Nebraska in July 2015. Two application volume rates (100 and 200 l · ha−) and three nozzle types (XR, AIXR, TTI) were selected at two flow rates (0.8 and 1.6 l · min−) and at a single application speed of 7.7 km · h−. Each collector type [Mylar washed (MW), Mylar image analysis (MIA), water-sensitive paper (WSP), and Kromekote (KK)] was arranged in a randomized complete block design. Each nozzle treatment was replicated twice, providing six cards of each collector type for each nozzle treatment. A water + 0.4% v/v Rhodamine WT spray solution was applied, given the fluorescent and visible qualities of Rhodamine, which allows it to be applied over all the collector types. MW had the highest coverage at 18.3% across nozzle type, followed by WSP at 18%, KK at 12% and lastly by MIA at 4%. MW resulted in a 58% increase in coverage, WSP in a 56% increase, and KK only an increase of 39% when the volume rate was doubled from 100 l · ha− to 200 l · ha− across nozzle type. MW coverage was similar to KK for half of the nozzles (XR 11002, XR 11004, AIXR 11002). Droplet number density fixed effects were all significant for nozzle type and collector type (p < 0.001) as was the interaction of nozzle type and collector type (p < 0.001). Results from this study suggest a strong correlation to data produced with WSP and MW collectors, as there was full agreement between both types except for the TTI 11004. Using both collector types in the same study would allow for a visual understanding of the distribution of the spray, while also giving an idea of the concentration of that distribution.

Effect of thermal, mechanical and photophysical properties of high emissive photoluminescence organic pigments

This research aims to synthesize highly visible, bright emission fluorescent dye molecules in daylight to produce PU films and PU resource safety materials. Here we have developed four different types of highly visible PU films in which a cyano-substituted methoxyphenylene core with an additional electron-withdrawing and-donating unit is used to produce a bright orange color with twisted rigid conformational dyes. Modifications in the mechanical behavior and thermal stability properties of PU films were tested by tensile tests, TGA and DSC. The samples of PU film exhibit exceptional elasticity, with a high elongation breaking point and good young's modulus value. Furthermore, these synthesized dyes were measured for photophysical properties and other parameters such as solvent effect, quantum yield and lifetime. The quantum yields of highly visible dyes were measured in both solution and solid phase and found to be in the range of 0.25–0.48 and 0.15 to 0.55, respectively. The HOMO-LUMO energy gap of the dyes in the solid state is significantly lower than that in the solution state. This related to the dyes which exhibiting a lifetime in THF solution of about 1.96–2.41 ns, whereas in the solid state, the lifetime is much better about 6.43–19.61 ns. This indicating that the dyes in the solid state are energetically easier and hence the solid state of dyes shows higher lifetime.

The dark side of cyclooctatetraene (COT): Photophysics in the singlet states of “self-healing” dyes

Cyclooctatetraene (COT) attachment to fluorophores (“self-healing” dyes) is known for quenching reactive triplet states via triplet-state energy transfer (TET), enhancing photostability. However, COT's impact on singlet states remains unclear. Quantum calculations reveal that COT induces energy transfer to dark states in deep blue dyes while promoting photoinduced electron transfer (PET) and intersystem crossing (ISC) in visible dyes, potentially compromising brightness and/or photostability. To address this, we propose the use of ΔE descriptor to optimize COT's effects. Our findings uncover COT's multifaceted impact. These insights will guide the development of superior triplet state quenchers and photostable dyes.

A Novel Synthetic 3D Interconnected Porous Carbon-Rich Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Boosting Visible Light Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production and Dye Contaminant Degradation

The use of photocatalysis to address environmental pollution and energy shortage is an attractive choice. Herein, we successfully synthesized a novel 3D interconnected porous carbon-rich g-C3N4 catalyst via facile thermal polymerization to enhance photocatalytic hydrogen production and photodegradation of dye contaminants. Enhanced hydrogen evolution (1956.23 μmol g−1 h−1) and photocatalytic RhB degradation (96.74%) efficiency were achieved with the as-obtained catalysts. Based on the photocatalytic experimental data and characterization analyses, an enhancement mechanism was proposed. The 3D interconnected porous structure endowed the g-C3N4 with numerous active sites and a large specific surface area, and the carbon modification facilitated the separation and transfer of the photoinduced charge carriers. Nanoshape engineering and the carbon-rich structure showed a synergetic effect in increasing photocatalytic performance. This study offers an applicable methodology for the exploitation of an economical catalyst to alleviate environmental pollution and energy shortages.

Visible light-driven photocatalytic H2 evolution and dye degradation by electrostatic self-assembly of CdS nanowires on Nb2C MXene

Photocatalytic H2 evolution and dye degradation using a semiconductor photocatalytic system are considered to be the most appropriate techniques for solving current energy crises and environmental issues. However, the effective separation and utilization of photoexcited charge carriers is the bottleneck of a photocatalytic system. To tackle this problem, we report an efficient photocatalytic system of CdS nanowires (NWs) electrostatically self-assemble on the Nb2C MXene cocatalyst. The synthesized CdS/Nb2C composites indicate that the CdS NWs are homogeneous and uniformly distributed on the accordion type Nb2C MXene cocatalyst, which was confirmed via different characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, HRTEM, and elemental mapping. Furthermore, the electrochemistry analysis, PL, TRPL, EPR, and UV DRS spectra indicate the synthesized CdS/Nb2C composites exhibit appreciable enhancement in the separation of photoexcited charge carriers and transfer ability by inhibiting the annihilation factor and improving the light absorption. Therefore, the photocatalytic H2 evolution efficiency of the optimized CdS/Nb2C composite reveals 2.53 mmol g−1 h−1, which was 5.34 times superior to CdS NWs. Moreover, the optimized sample manifested efficient stability even after five consecutive cycles and has an apparent quantum efficiency (AQE) of 3.69% with monochromatic light at 420 nm. Furthermore, the optimized CdS/Nb2C composite also manifests superior performance for photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB), which was a 99% degradation of RhB under light illumination for 20 min, much higher than pristine CdS NWs. This study shows that Nb2C MXene can be used as a potential noble metal free cocatalyst in a photocatalytic system to overcome environmental and energy crises.

High-Fidelity Perforator Visualization for Cadaver Dissection in Surgical Training.

In the first half of the third century B.C., Herophilus and Erasistratus performed the first systematic dissection of the human body. For subsequent centuries, these cadaveric dissections were key to the advancement of anatomical knowledge and surgical techniques. To this day, despite various instructional methods, cadaver dissection remained the best way for surgical training. To improve the quality of education and research through cadaveric dissection, our institution has developed a unique method of perforator-preserving cadaver injection, allowing us to achieve high-fidelity perforator visualization for dissection studies, at low cost and high efficacy. Ten full body cadavers were sectioned through the base of neck, bilateral shoulder, and hip joints. The key was to dissect multiple perfusing arteries and draining veins for each section, to increase "capture" of vascular territories. The vessels were carefully flushed, insufflated, and then filled with latex dye. Our injection dye comprised of liquid latex, formalin, and acrylic paint in the ratio of 1:2:1. Different endpoints were used to assess adequacy of injection, such as reconstitution of eyeball volume, skin turgor, visible dye in subcutaneous veins, and seepage of dye through stab incisions in digital pulps. Dissections demonstrated the effectiveness of the dye, outlining even the small osseous perforators of the medial femoral condyle flap and subconjunctival plexuses. Our technique emphasized atraumatic preparation, recreation of luminal space through insufflation, and finally careful injection of latex dye with adequate curing. This has allowed high-fidelity perforator visualization for dissection studies.

Biogenic Synthesis, Characterization of Cerium Oxide Nano Particles using &lt;i&gt;Perioria pinnatum&lt;/i&gt; Leaf Extract and Its Applications

The biogenic method of synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles is the recent advances development in nanotechnology, and cerium oxide (CeO2) nanoparticles (NPs), in particular, are advantageous due to their remarkable properties. In this report, we discuss the results of Cerium oxide NPs synthesized by solution-combustion method using “Perioria pinnatum” leaf extract as a reducing and stabilizing agent. The structurally spherical shaped CeO2 NPs with 12 nm crystal size were synthesized and further characterized by powder X-ray diffraction analysis (PXRD), Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and with Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis. XRD pattern confirmed the formation of CeO2 NPs with FCC structure. Further, green synthesized CeO2 nanoparticles were assessed for their in-vitro antioxidant activity, visible light-induced dye degradation property against methylene blue, and in electrical cells modified with CeO2 NPs that could electrochemically sense Dopamine (DA) up to 11 µM.

Confinement of Organic Dyes in UiO-66-Type Metal-Organic Frameworks for the Enhanced Synthesis of [1,2,5]Thiadiazole[3,4-g]benzoimidazoles.

Organic dyes as non-noble metal photosensitizers have attracted increasing attention due to their environmental friendliness and sustainability but suffer from fast deactivation and low stability. Here, we reported a fruitful strategy by the confinement and stabilization of visible light-active signal unit organic dyes within the metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and developed a series of heterogeneous photocatalysts dye@UiO-66s [dye = fluorescein (FL)/rhodamine B (RhB)/eosin Y (EY), UiO-66s = UiO-66, and Bim-UiO-66]. It has been demonstrated that the encapsulated dyes can effectively sensitize MOF hosts and dominate the band structures and photocatalytic activities of dye@UiO-66s regardless of the ligand functionalization of MOFs. Photocatalytic experiments showed that these dye@UiO-66s exhibit enhanced activities relative to free dyes and among them, FL@Bim-UiO-66 displays excellent efficiencies toward the green synthesis of new carbon-bridged annulations, [1,2,5]thiadiazole[3,4-g]benzoimidazoles in the yield of up to 98% at room temperature with outstanding stability and reusability. Furthermore, the intramolecular cyclization intermediate was captured and characterized by the single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis.

Investigation on structural, particle size of nano particles for visible light photocatalytic dye degradation

The sol–gel approach is used to prepare the undoped TiO2 and Zr/P doped nano photo catalysis. The XRD pattern reveals that the lattice parameters of all the samples are almost comparable, indicating that no structural changes have occurred. E-Dax spectrums of photo catalysis confirm that the Weight% and Atomic% of every element in each nanoparticle exactly match the desired Weight% of every element in the preparation of nanoparticles. TEM exhibits the average particle size of the 0.25Zr1PT is 8.023 nm and this size of various particles in 0.25Zr1PT is in accordance with the Gaussian distribution described. The absorbance of undoped TiO2 with Rose Bengal dye is very high hence most of the light is absorbed in undoed TiO2. The absorbance of 0.25Zr1PT photo catalysis falls more due to smaller particle size among the various weight percentages of Zr and P doped in TiO2 nanoparticles. Among all photo catalysis, 0.25Zr1PT has a higher percentage of photo degradation of Rose Bengal. The percentage of degradation is higher at 50 mgL−1 than at other catalyst dosages. Kinetic studies that suit pseudo first order reactions provided the rate constant for all doped TiO2 nanoparticles.

Simple two-step development of TiO2/Fe2O3 nanocomposite for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and photo-bio active applications

The simultaneous incorporation of iron (III) oxide (Fe2O3) and titanium oxide (TiO2) forms a noteworthy composite for oxygen evolution reactions, photocatalytic, and antimicrobial applications. TiO2/Fe2O3 nanocomposite was deposited utilizing a patented, single-step altered pseudo-successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (p-SILAR) process for the deposition of oxides, which was employed in this study to form Fe2O3 for the first time. The developed nanocomposite exhibits improved electrocatalytic water splitting, photocatalytic activity, and antimicrobial performance. Controlled deposition and heat treatment enable the formation of Fe2O3 and TiO2, as verified by SEM, EAM, and XPS analysis. Incorporation of Fe2O3 significantly enhances the photocatalytic activity of P25 TiO2 nanoparticles, demonstrated by the visible light dye degradation test. The nanocomposite degrades 58% of the Rhodamine B dye in 100 min, while pure TiO2 degrades only 26%. The NC also shows higher antibacterial activity against E. coli and S. aureus compared to pure TiO2. Water splitting performance is evaluated using Electro Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), Cyclic Voltammetry (CV), Linear Sweep Voltammetry (LSV), and Tafel Slopes. The results show that TiO2/Fe2O3 NCs exhibit improved oxygen evolution reaction compared to pure TiO2.

C,N co-doped TiO2 hollow nanofibers coated stainless steel meshes for oil/water separation and visible light-driven degradation of pollutants

Complex pollutants are discharging and accumulating in rivers and oceans, requiring a coupled strategy to resolve pollutants efficiently. A novel method is proposed to treat multiple pollutants with C,N co-doped TiO2 hollow nanofibers coated stainless steel meshes which can realize efficient oil/water separation and visible light-drove dyes photodegradation. The poly(divinylbenzene-co-vinylbenzene chloride), P(DVB-co-VBC), nanofibers are generated by precipitate cationic polymerization on the mesh framework, following with quaternization by triethylamine for N doping. Then, TiO2 is coated on the polymeric nanofibers via in-situ sol–gel process of tetrabutyl titanate. The functional mesh coated with C,N co-doped TiO2 hollow nanofibers is obtained after calcination under nitrogen atmosphere. The resultant mesh demonstrates superhydrophilic/underwater superoleophobic property which is promising in oil/water separation. More importantly, the C,N co-doped TiO2 hollow nanofibers endow the mesh with high photodegradation ability to dyes under visible light. This work draws an affordable but high-performance multifunctional mesh for potential applications in wastewater treatment.

Bifacial Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Utilizing Visible and NIR Dyes: Implications of Dye Adsorption Behaviour

Bifacial dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) were fabricated utilizing dye cocktails of two dyes, Z-907 and SQ-140, which have complementary light absorption and photon harvesting in the visible and near-infrared wavelength regions, for panchromatic photon harvesting. The investigation of the rate of dye adsorption and the binding strengths of the dyes on mesoporous TiO2 corroborated the finding that the Z-907 dye showed a rate of dye adsorption that was about >15 times slower and a binding that was about 3 times stronger on mesoporous TiO2 as compared to SQ-140. Utilizing the dye cocktails Z-907 and SQ-140 from ethanol, the formation of the dye bilayer, which was significantly influenced by the ratio of dyes and adsorption time, was demonstrated. It was demonstrated that the dyes of Z-907 and SQ-140 prepared in 1:9 or 9:1 molar ratios favoured the dye bilayer formation by subtly controlling the adsorption time. In contrast, the 1:1 ratio counterpart was prone to form mixed dye adsorption; the best performance of the BF-DSSCs was shown when a dye cocktail of Z-907 and SQ-140 in a molar 9:1 ratio was used to prepare a photoanode for 1 h of dye adsorption. The BF-DSSCs thus exhibited PCEs of 4.23% and 3.48% upon the front and rear side light illuminations, a cumulated PCE of 7.71%, and a very good BBF of 83%.

Molecular modeling of mordant black dye for future applications as visible light harvesting materials with anchors: design and excited state dynamics

In this study, new visible light harvesting dyes (MBR1-MBR5) have been designed as efficient materials with silyl based anchoring abilities on semiconducting units for future dye-solar cells applications. Their unique molecular structures of novel D-π-ASemiconductor typewere evaluated thoroughly by density functional theory (DFT) calculations. To enhance the optical performance in visible region, a novel dye structure (MBR) was derived from the chemical structure of mordant black (MB) dye with electron acceptor semiconducting units (MBR1-MBR5). The Coulomb-attenuating Becke, 3-parameter, Lee-Yang-Parr (CAM-B3LYP) functional, which had a hybrid and long-range correlation with 6-31G + (d,p), generated a [Formula: see text] (683nm) that was very comparable to its experimental value (672nm). The energies of highest occupied molecular orbitals (HOMO), lowest unoccupied molecular orbitals (LUMO), and their HOMO-LUMO energy gaps (HLG) were calculated. Their ionization potentials (IP) varied from 5.616 to 8.320eV, demonstrating their good electron donating trend. The [Formula: see text] values of dyes displayed a significant red shift from MBR (682nm) value with range 565-807nm except MBR1 which was slightly blue shifted. The dye MBR4, which had the smallest HLG (0.23eV) had the greatest second order nonlinear optical (NLO) response of 144,234 Debye-Angstrom-1. The DFT calculated results provided insight into the creation of new silyl anchoring groups for future DSSCs material designs with increased stability and effectiveness. The goal of the current study is to forecast the development of novel NLO materials with a D-π-ASemiconductor design that use semiconductors as anchoring groups to adhere to a surface.

Deep-learning based breast cancer detection for cross-staining histopathology images

Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining is the gold standard for tissue characterization in routine pathological diagnoses. However, these visible light dyes do not exclusively label the nuclei and cytoplasm, making clear-cut segmentation of staining signals challenging. Currently, fluorescent staining technology is much more common in clinical research for analyzing tissue morphology and protein distribution owing to its advantages of channel independence, multiplex labeling, and the possibility of enabling 3D tissue labeling. Although both H&E and fluorescent dyes can stain the nucleus and cytoplasm for representative tissue morphology, color variation between these two staining technologies makes cross-analysis difficult, especially with computer-assisted artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. In this study, we applied color normalization and nucleus extraction methods to overcome the variation between staining technologies. We also developed an available workflow for using an H&E-stained segmentation AI model in the analysis of fluorescent nucleic acid staining images in breast cancer tumor recognition, resulting in 89.6% and 80.5% accuracy in recognizing specific tumor features in H&E− and fluorescent-stained pathological images, respectively. The results show that the cross-staining inference maintained the same precision level as the proposed workflow, providing an opportunity for an expansion of the application of current pathology AI models.

Visible light-interfaced organic dye degradation by Mn-doped CdO nanoparticles

Visible light-interfaced organic dye degradation by Mn-doped CdO nanoparticles

Synchronizing charge-carrier capacity and interfacial morphology of green rGO modified ZnO and TiO2 heterojunctions and study of their photocatalytic behaviour towards UV and visible light active drug and dye

Reducing graphene oxide using natural reagents and environmentally friendly processes has received a lot of scientific attention. Although there are many uses for the amazing substance graphene, producing high-quality, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective graphene is difficult. Reduced graphene oxide can be made by reducing graphene oxide. The most essential way for creating reduced graphene oxide is chemical reduction, but using these chemicals can have a negative impact on the environment and human health. Therefore, to achieve the goal, researchers from all over the world have created a straightforward process for green reduction of graphene oxide. In comparison to more expensive alternatives, reduced graphene oxide is a more affordable and ecologically friendly method of improving photocatalytic activity. The investigation of various plant-based dyes as reducing agents and the use of reduced graphene oxide synthesized utilizing extracts from a number of different plant parts will be the main topics of this paper. By nano composing with semiconductors zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, the photocatalytic activity of synthesized green reduced, reduced graphene oxide was evaluated. The effectiveness of reduced graphene oxide/zinc oxide and reduced graphene oxide/titanium dioxide in photodegrading drugs and dyes in aqueous matrices was investigated in this study. Dyes and drugs were easily photodegraded by the two photocatalysts titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. In the case of the dye (Rhodamine B), ZnO and TiO2 both showed similar efficiency in degradation. In the case of the drug amoxicillin, TiO2 showed more efficiency than ZnO in degrading the drug. The UV–visible spectrum confirmed these degradations in both cases.

Enhanced photovoltaic properties of eosin-Y sensitized solar cells using nanocrystalline N-doped TiO2 photoanode films

Herein, the photovoltaic properties of Eosin-Y dye-sensitized N-doped TiO2 photoanodes are demonstrated. The Doctor Blade method derived N-doped TiO2 photoanodes were obtained from powders prepared by using hydrolysis at different Ti:N ratios followed by annealing at 400 °C/4h. The detailed SEM, TEM, XRD, Raman, and XPS analyses were performed. The N dopant- tempted lattice disorder effects and midgap electronic states arising from O vacancies due to replacement of O by N leads to the narrowing energy band gap, Eg. XPS B.E. confirmed material purity and N-incorporation in TiO2 matrix through O-Ti-N linkages leading to dopant-induced strain. The photovoltaic properties: VOC = 653 mV, JSC = 11 mA/cm2, FF = 51.28 %, η = 1.73 % obtained for photoanode made with 1:15 M ratio can be linked with formation of macrochannel structure leading to substantial porosity for optimum visible light absorption and dye absorption due to N doping in O-Ti-O lattice.

Facile fabrication of 3D interconnected porous boron doped polymeric g-C3N4 with enhanced visible light photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and dye contaminant elimination

Researchers have attempted to developing high-efficiency catalysts for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and organic pollution elimination simultaneously to alleviate the issues of energy shortage and water pollution. In this work, we fabricated 3D interconnected porous boron doped polymeric g-C3N4 catalysts with efficient photocatalytic activity for hydrogen evolution and dye contaminant elimination under visible-light irradiation. The as-fabricated catalysts exhibited significantly enhanced hydrogen evolution (4.37 mmol g −1 h−1) and RhB contaminant elimination (96.37%) activity. Based on characterization and photocatalytic tests, an enhanced mechanism of the superior photocatalytic performance was proposed: 3D interconnected porous structure and B-doping have a synergistic effect on the greatly improved photocatalytic activity. The 3D interconnected structures endowed g-C3N4 with a higher specific surface area and abundant active sites and improved the capacity of rapid absorption to facilitate the photocatalytic process. B doping provided enhanced visible-light absorption capacity and a narrowed bandgap and served as a “highway” for electron-hole pairs to facilitate migration and separation and suppress the combination of photogenerated carriers. Besides, the possible mechanism of enhanced photocatalytic performance was elucidated according to the results of characterization measurements and active species analysis.