A novel nanoporous α-C3N4 photocatalyst with superior high visible light activity

- A novel metal free photocatalyst was fabricated via a facile solution combustion.
- Synthesized α-C3N4 possesses nanoporous structure and high stability.
- The band gap energy is ∼2.76 eV with a valence band maxima located at 1.71 eV.
- High visible light activity for hydrogen production and wastewater treatment.