Synthesis of novel Mn-doped Fe2O3 nanocube supported g-C3N4 photocatalyst for overall visible-light driven water splitting

A novel Mn-doped Fe 2 O 3 modified g-C 3 N 4 nanosheets composite has been prepared for overall water splitting. Structure characterizations reveal that the Mn are successfully doped in the Fe 2 O 3 nanoparticle and a close interface between g-C 3 N 4 and Mn-doped Fe 2 O 3 is obtained. The optimized FMC-10 photocatalyst has a H 2 evolution of 51 μmol h −1 . The improved photocatalytic performance can be ascribed to the synergy effect of both Mn-doped Fe 2 O 3 and g-C 3 N 4 . Doping Fe 2 O 3 with Mn promotes photo-induced charges and increases the charge transfer for the improved conductivity of the bulk Fe 2 O 3 , while favorable contacting with g-C 3 N 4 enhances the charge separation ability.