CARBON NITRIDE CATALYSTS FOR CO2 ACTIVATION

Metal modified 2-D and 3-D tetrazole-based carbon nitride materials, method of making and method of use are described. The materials include a catalytic metal, preferably Fe or Ru, and have a nitrogen to carbon ratio of between 1.36 and 2.35. The materials can be used as a catalyst for oxidation of hydrocarbons using CO2, or a mixture of CO2 and O2, as a mild oxidant.