C-Axis Oriented ZnO/PVDF-HFP Porous Membranes for Efficient Piezo-Photocatalytic H2O2 Production
摘要
A PVDF-HFP-based composite porous membrane was successfully fabricated with the strategic incorporation of ZnO rods preferentially aligned along the c-axis. This unique structure ensures the uniform dispersion and adequate exposure of ZnO nanorods within the PVDF-HFP matrix while maintaining the interconnectivity of the porous membrane, which effectively increases active interfaces and strain transfer efficiency. Under coupled light and ultrasound irradiation, the PHZ-0.15 composite membrane demonstrated optimal performance, achieving an H2O2 production rate of 862 µmol·cm− 2·h− 1. The composite also exhibited excellent cycling stability. Trapping experiments revealed that the synergy between ultrasound-induced piezoelectric polarization and photogenerated carrier separation significantly promotes the two-electron reduction of O2 via conduction band electrons, with electrons and superoxide radicals (·O2−) identified as the primary active species. This study provides a new strategy and mechanistic insight for developing efficient piezo-photocatalytic materials toward sustainable H2O2 production.
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