Low-temperature preparation of Graphitic Carbon Nitride from Moringa Oleifera leaves-Screening of Fluorescence and anti-oxidant property

摘要: Two-dimensional metal-free graphitic carbon nitride (GCN) is receiving a lot of attention in the recent research world. The present study involves the preparation of graphitic carbon nitride through a one-step low-temperature thermal carbonization method from Urea and Moringa Oleifera leaves. The microstructure of the GCN was confirmed by the Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD) pattern and Micro-Raman spectra. The surface morphology and composition were well explored by X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopic (XPS) analysis and High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopic (HR-TEM) images. The active surface principles of the GCN were extrapolated in terms of fluorescence and free-radical scavenging activity (DPPH quenching study). Ultimately the study provided a simple approach for the synthesis and application of GCNs.