ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 2583 - 2592
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
Organic
piezomaterials
have
attracted
much
attention
because
of
their
easy
processing,
lightweight,
and
mechanic
flexibility
properties.
Developing
new
smart
organic
is
highly
required
for
new-generation
electronic
applications.
Here,
we
found
a
novel
piezomaterial
charge-transfer
complex
(CTC)
consisting
dibenzcarbazole
analogue
(DBCz)
tetracyanoquinodimethane
(TCNQ)
in
the
molecular-level
heterojunction
stacking
mode.
The
DBCz–TCNQ
exhibited
ferroelectric
properties
(the
saturated
polarization
∼1.23
μC/cm2)
at
room
temperature
with
low
coercive
field.
noncentrosymmetric
alignment
(Pc
space
group)
led
to
spontaneous
this
architecture
thus
was
origin
piezoelectric
behavior.
Lateral
nanogenerators
(PENGs)
based
on
thermal
evaporated
CTC
thin-film
significant
energy
conversion
behavior
under
mechanical
agitation
calculated
coefficient
(d31)
∼33
pC/N.
Furthermore,
such
binary
constructed
single-electrode
PENG
could
show
steady-state
sensing
performance
external
stimuli
as
flexible
wearable
device
precisely
detected
physiological
signals
(e.g.,
finger
bending,
blink
movement,
carotid
artery,
etc.)
self-powered
supply.
This
work
provides
that
polar
CTCs
can
act
efficient
harvesting,
conversion,
devices
supply,
enabling
great
potential
healthcare,
motion
detection,
human–machine
interfaces,
etc.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(23)
Published: Jan. 7, 2024
Abstract
The
incidence
of
large
bone
and
articular
cartilage
defects
caused
by
traumatic
injury
is
increasing
worldwide;
the
tissue
regeneration
process
for
these
injuries
lengthy
due
to
limited
self‐healing
ability.
Endogenous
bioelectrical
phenomenon
has
been
well
recognized
play
an
important
role
in
homeostasis
regeneration.
Studies
have
reported
that
electrical
stimulation
(ES)
can
effectively
regulate
various
biological
processes
holds
promise
as
external
intervention
enhance
synthesis
extracellular
matrix,
thereby
accelerating
Hence,
electroactive
biomaterials
considered
a
biomimetic
approach
ensure
functional
recovery
integrating
physiological
signals,
including
electrical,
biochemical,
mechanical
signals.
This
review
will
discuss
endogenous
bioelectricity
tissue,
effects
ES
on
cellular
behaviors.
Then,
recent
advances
materials
their
applications
are
systematically
overviewed,
with
focus
advantages
disadvantages
repair
performances
modulation
cell
fate.
Finally,
significance
mimicking
electrophysiological
microenvironment
target
emphasized
future
development
challenges
strategies
proposed.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(11), P. 3361 - 3368
Published: March 6, 2024
For
the
first
time,
a
series
of
MXene
(Ti3C2Tx)/Bi2WO6
Schottky
junction
piezocatalysts
were
constructed,
and
piezocatalytic
hydrogen
evolution
activity
was
explored.
Optimal
Ti3C2Tx/Bi2WO6
exhibits
highest
rate
764.4
μmol
g–1
h–1,
which
is
nearly
8
times
higher
than
that
pure
Ti3C2Tx
twice
as
high
Bi2WO6.
This
value
also
surpasses
most
recently
reported
typical
piezocatalysts.
Moreover,
related
experimental
results
density
functional
theory
calculations
reveal
can
provide
unique
channels
for
efficient
electron
transfer,
enhance
piezoelectric
properties,
optimize
adsorption
Gibbs
free
energy
water,
reduce
activation
atoms,
endow
robust
separation
capacity
charge
carrier,
restrict
electron–hole
recombination
rate,
thus
significantly
promoting
efficiency
reaction.
Ultimately,
we
have
unraveled
an
innovative
mechanism.
work
broadens
scope
materials
in
sustainable
piezocatalysis
application.
Polymer Composites,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
Abstract
Molybdenum
sulphide
(MoS
2
)
was
incorporated
into
poly(vinylidene
difluoride)
(PVDF)
matrix
via
melt‐mixing
followed
by
solution
casting,
to
prepare
PVDF/MoS
nanocomposite
films
with
varying
MoS
concentration.
Piezoelectric
properties
of
nanocomposites
were
significantly
boosted
incorporation
in
PVDF
aiding
the
formation
polar
phase
nanocomposites.
Formation
electroactive
phases
analyzed
through
Fourier
transform
infrared
and
Raman
spectroscopic
analyses,
which
also
highlighted
interactions
between
dipoles.
A
remarkable
content
~97%
achieved
PVDF/3
(containing
3
wt%
).
Dielectric
ferroelectric
investigations
further
supported
enhancement
interfacial
polarization
films.
response
fabricated
devices
subsequently
assessed,
demonstrating
an
output
voltage
~96
V
generated
human‐hand
actuation
on
film.
Additionally,
device
exhibited
a
substantial
volumetric
power
density
~150
μW/cm
current
~7.2
μA/cm
.
Notably,
optimized
film
significant
degradation
efficiencies
~69.7%
~67.4%
case
Methylene
Blue
Rhodamine
B
dye,
respectively.
The
successful
fabrication
piezocatalytic
provided
valuable
insights
piezoelectric
for
various
dyes.
Highlights
Self‐polarized
high
(∼97%)
has
been
casting.
High
d
33
value
~72
pm/V
nanocomposite.
based
nanogenerator
can
generate
under
N
sensitivity
~26
V/N.
Power
obtained.
acted
as
effective
piezocatalysts
organic
dye
>69%
efficiency.
Nano Energy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
121, P. 109206 - 109206
Published: Dec. 17, 2023
Single
component
semiconductor
materials
with
piezoelectric
response
can
promote
the
activation
of
hydrogen
ions
(H
+
)
and
generation
2
under
action
mechanical
force,
but
high
recombination
rate
carriers
is
major
obstacle
to
strengthen
piezocatalytic
efficiency.
Here,
a
groundbreaking
Bi
MoO
6
-BaTiO
3
(BMO-BTO)
Type-I
heterojunction
piezocatalyst
successfully
fabricated
through
solvothermal
strategy,
applied
for
cocatalysts-free
H
production
reaction.
Under
ultrasonic
vibration,
BMO-0.1BTO
reach
up
nearly
152.57
µmol/g/h,
which
approximately
9.33
4.47
times
respect
that
pristine
BMO
(16.36
µmol/g/h)
BTO
(34.16
alone,
respectively.
Furthermore,
also
combined
other
commonly
used
piezocatalysts
construct
heterojunctions,
analogous
marvelous
performance
was
attained.
The
enhanced
be
credited
established
built-in
electric
field
(BIEF)
in
extraordinarily
suppressed
rates
piezocarriers,
rather
than
an
increase
piezoelectricity,
emphatically
verified
series
physics
chemical
characterizations.
This
study
presents
innovative
paradigm
fabricating
BMO-based
efficiently
convert
energy
into
energy.
attributed
remarkably
reduced
carriers,
piezoelectricity.
•
Highly
efficient
BMO-BTO
heterojunctions
were
rationally
designed.
owned
excellent
activity
stability.
An
mechanism
reasonably
elucidated.
new
BIEF,
material
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(31), P. 21496 - 21508
Published: July 29, 2024
Ultrasound
(US)-mediated
piezocatalytic
tumor
therapy
has
attracted
much
attention
due
to
its
notable
tissue-penetration
capabilities,
noninvasiveness,
and
low
oxygen
dependency.
Nevertheless,
the
efficiency
of
is
limited
an
inadequate
piezoelectric
response,
separation
electron–hole
(e––h+)
pairs,
complex
microenvironment
(TME).
Herein,
ultrathin
two-dimensional
(2D)
sulfur-vacancy-engineered
(Sv-engineered)
Cu@SnS2–x
nanosheet
(NS)
with
enhanced
effect
was
constructed
via
heterovalent
substitution
strategy
Sn4+
by
Cu2+.
The
introduction
Cu2+
ion
not
only
causes
changes
in
crystal
structure
increase
polarization
but
also
generates
rich
Sv
decrease
band
gap
from
2.16
1.62
eV
inhibit
e––h+
pairs
recombination,
collectively
leading
highly
efficient
generation
reactive
species
under
US
irradiation.
Moreover,
shows
US-enhanced
TME-responsive
Fenton-like
catalytic
activity
glutathione
depletion
ability,
further
aggravating
oxidative
stress.
Both
vitro
vivo
results
prove
that
Sv-engineered
NSs
can
significantly
kill
cells
achieve
high-efficiency
a
biocompatible
manner.
Overall,
this
study
provides
new
avenue
for
sonocatalytic
broadens
application
2D
materials.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(9), P. 3595 - 3607
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
Developing
green,
efficient,
and
sustainable
techniques
to
synthesize
hydrogen
peroxide
has
always
been
the
challenge
faced
by
researchers.
The
rising-star
piezocatalysis
demonstrated
be
capable
of
drive
redox
reactions
based
on
piezoelectric
effect
therefore
may
provide
novel
solutions
for
H2O2
production
through
mechanical
energy
conversion.
Herein,
bismuth
layered
compound
Bi3TiNbO9
(BTNO)
was
utilized
produce
harvesting
ultrasound
vibration
in
a
pure
water
system
first
time.
A
yield
rate
407.05
μmol·g–1·h–1
achieved
under
ultrasonic
conditions
(40
kHz,
50
W)
without
any
cocatalysts
scavengers,
surpassing
majority
reported
piezocatalysts
with
similar
mechanisms.
Furthermore,
satisfied
circulation
long-term
running
stability
piezocatalyst
BTNO
were
proved,
accumulated
concentration
could
reach
1127
μM
after
5
h
reaction.
response
piezoresponse
force
microscopy
(PFM),
electrochemical
characterization,
piezodeposition
experiments.
On
basis
band
structure
analysis,
possible
pathway
generating
proposed
according
radical-trapping
atmosphere
control
experiment
results.
It
found
that
both
oxidation
reaction
(WOR)
oxygen
reduction
(ORR)
contributed
H2O2,
but
direct
WOR
plays
an
absolute
dominant
role.
In
addition,
Ar
sparging
verified
able
efficiently
enhance
generation
due
enlarged
cavitation
effect,
superior
its
photocatalysis
synthesizing
H2O2.
is
hoped
this
work
can
deep
insights
into
offer
clues
synthesis
peroxide.