Enhancing photocatalytic hydrogen production: A systematic approach to improving g-C3N4/TiO2 nano-composites

Shahpal, Amen; Strunk, Jennifer; Khare, Rachit; Lercher, Johannes A.

doi:10.1016/j.jece.2024.114803

Title: Enhancing photocatalytic hydrogen production: A systematic approach to improving g-C3N4/TiO2 nano-composites

Journal Article · 30 November 2024 · Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (Online)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2024.114803 · OSTI ID:2478034

Shahpal, Amen; Strunk, Jennifer; Khare, Rachit; Lercher, Johannes A.

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