Efficient photoelectrocatalytic reductive elimination of uranium(VI) using iron single-atom-doped defect-engineered C3N4

In this work, a novel Fe/ND-CN composite was synthesized by anchoring iron single atoms onto nitrogen-deficient g-C 3 N 4 (ND-CN) using Fe-ZIF-8 as a precursor via calcination. This material served as a photoelectrocatalytic working electrode for U(VI) reduction under light and applied voltage. Remarkably, it achieved near-complete U(VI) removal (99.2%) at pH 5.0. The elucidated mechanism provides a highly efficient technique and theoretical foundation for low-concentration uranium wastewater treatment.