ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(22), P. 26155 - 26163
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Piezocatalytic
hydrogen
evolution
represents
a
promising
strategy
for
generating
sustainable
energy.
The
construction
of
heterojunctions
can
realize
the
efficient
separation
and
migration
charges
thus
achieve
enhanced
H2
performance.
In
this
study,
we
report
fabrication
CdS-Cd2Nb2O7
(CdS-CNO)
heterojunction
piezocatalyst
with
cadmium
vacancies
aimed
at
improving
Cadmium
sulfide
(CdS)
was
combined
niobate
(Cd2Nb2O7,
CNO)
to
form
through
photodeposition
strategy.
By
regulating
time,
CdS-CNO
nanocomposites
varying
CdS
contents
were
successfully
obtained.
introduced
into
CNO
matrix
during
process,
where
ions
within
lattice
reacted
sulfur
CdS,
resulting
in
creation
vacancies.
Experimental
results
demonstrated
that
CdS-CNO-4
composite,
an
optimized
content,
exhibited
highest
piezoelectric
production
activity
6.01
mmol·g–1·h–1,
which
is
much
higher
than
those
most
previously
reported
piezocatalysts.
performance
attributed
strong
internal
electric
field
generated
by
polarization
charge
carrier
facilitated
This
study
aims
provide
developing
highly
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 20, 2024
Abstract
The
piezoelectric
effect
is
employed
to
enhance
the
photocatalytic
process
by
enabling
efficient
utilization
of
photogenerated
electrons
and
holes.
In
this
study,
a
defect‐engineered
Na–Sm
bimetal‐regulated
layered
ferroelectric
material,
SrBi
2
Nb
O
9
,
synthesized
using
molten
salt
process,
exhibits
excellent
piezo‐photocatalytic
performance
in
synergistic
removal
uranium
[U(VI)]
tetracycline
(TC)
from
wastewater.
incorporation
Sm
dopant
creates
an
intermediate
band
structure,
while
Na
doping
introduces
empty
orbitals
into
conduction
band,
thereby
enhancing
electrical
conductivity,
improving
electron
mobility,
supplying
sufficient
promote
catalytic
reactions.
Moreover,
induces
additional
internal
electric
field,
which
combines
embedded
field
along
b
‐axis
with
polarization
‐axis.
This
combined
enhances
anisotropic
migration
holes,
facilitating
their
spatial
separation.
doped
can
simultaneously
remove
98%
U(VI)
degrade
99%
TC.
Furthermore,
enhancement
observed
between
reduction
TC
oxidation
reactions,
rate
constant
being
1.2
times
higher
than
that
individual
system.
work
presents
innovative
strategy
for
designing
catalysts
able
pollutants
optimize
redox
Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 13, 2025
Abstract
Effective
and
recyclable
water
treatment
technologies
are
crucial
for
practical
heavy
metal
removal.
Photocatalysis
an
improved
oxidation
process
is
widely
used
in
energy
production
environmental
remediation.
However,
the
reaction
efficiency
of
photocatalysis
restricted
by
rapid
recombination
photogenerated
electron–hole
pairs,
although
it
promising
under
solar
light
illumination
conditions,
remains
challenging
because
seasonal
variations,
weather
diurnal
cycles.
Alternatively,
piezo
catalysis,
transferring
mechanical
to
chemical
energy,
vital
cleansing
regeneration.
Therefore,
lead
zirconate
titanate
(PZT)
with
a
MgAl
layered
double
hydroxide
graphene
oxide
(GO)
prepared
herein
efficient
piezo‐photocatalytic.
The
proposed
material
PZT‐MgAl‐GO
combination
UV
sonication
remove
hazardous
metallic
Cr(VI)
species.
reduction
efficiencies
increase
order
PZT<MgAl‐GO<PZT‐MgAl‐GO.
amount
decreases
≈99%
through
involving
both
exposure.
main
active
species
photocatalytic
assumed
be
e
−
•O
2
radicals.
With
these
advantages
high
decomposition
ratio,
simple
preparation
method,
its
use
considered
potential
removing
metals
from
wastewater.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 26, 2025
Bacterial
keratitis
(BK)
is
a
critical
and
sight-threatening
corneal
infection
that
significantly
impairs
the
quality
of
life.
Due
to
widespread
antibiotic-resistant
microbes
slow
development
in
antibiotics,
there
an
increasingly
growing
demand
create
new
antimicrobial
agents
for
treatment
BK.
Herein,
copper-intercalated
molybdenum
disulfide
(Cu-MoS2)
nanosheets
are
constructed
by
intercalating
Cu
into
interlayer
structure
MoS2
via
intercalation
chemistry,
which
not
only
introduces
Fenton
reaction
but
also
modulates
electronic
MoS2.
Cu-MoS2
can
convert
H2O2
more
toxic
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
thereby
exhibiting
excellent
bactericidal
performance
against
Staphylococcus
aureus
(S.
aureus),
methicillin-resistant
(MRSA)
Escherichia
coli
(E.
coli)
at
room
temperature
dark.
Animal
experiments
indicated
effectively
treat
BK
caused
MRSA.
This
work
demonstrates
chemistry
as
novel
effective
strategy
tune
antibacterial
agent
with
no
reliance
on
light
has
great
potential
therapeutic
effects
clinical
drug-resistant
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 26, 2025
Abstract
The
electrocatalytic
oxidation
of
benzyl
alcohol
(BAOR)
is
crucial
for
promoting
green
industrial
processes
and
enhancing
the
yield
productivity
high‐value
chemicals.
However,
there
are
challenges
in
this
field,
such
as
difficult
steps
alkaline
electrolytes,
slow
reaction
kinetics,
difficulty
preserving
activity
catalysts
during
long‐term
catalytic
reactions.
Addressing
these
issues
achieving
synergistic
reactions
to
improve
energy
utilization
by
combining
hydrogen
evolution
with
enhanced
catalyst
stability
warrants
focused
investigation.
Herein,
study
reports
a
Co
3
Ni
6
S
8
‐based
catalyst,
0.33
0.67
1
‐10c,
which
can
achieve
(BA)
solution
over
350
h,
conversion
rate
BA
exceeding
90%
Faraday
efficiency
benzoic
acid
(BAA)
99%.
production
capacity
‐10c
also
evaluated
both
three‐electrode
dual‐electrode
systems.
In
system,
factor
9.59
compared
absence
BA,
while
increased
7.85.
This
work
presents
highly
efficient
durable
its
integration
production.
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 602 - 602
Published: Sept. 7, 2024
Heavy
metal
pollution
presents
significant
environmental
and
public
health
risks
due
to
its
widespread
occurrence
resistance
degradation.
There
is
a
pressing
need
for
innovative
solutions
address
the
challenge
of
heavy
ion
removal
from
water
resources.
In
this
review,
we
highlight
recent
advancements
in
emerging
catalytic
strategies
efficient
remediation,
leveraging
various
external
fields
such
as
electric,
mechanical,
magnetic,
thermoelectric
fields,
well
their
synergetic
coupling
with
photocatalysis
technology.
These
novel
approaches
offer
promising
avenues
enhancing
efficacy
sustainability.
particular,
review
focuses
on
breakthroughs
new
materials
systems
capable
functioning
under
diverse
heralding
future
remediation.
Finally,
discuss
current
challenges
perspectives
research
area.