A “pillared” process to construct graphitic carbon nitride based functionalized mesoporous materials†
Abstract
We present a novel method to prepare mesoporous materials via in situ self-assembly of graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets and silica nanoparticles. Combining the advantages of g-C3N4 nanosheets and mesoporous structure, the as-prepared materials exhibit superior adsorption capabilities for heavy metal ions and organic pollutants.