Abstract

Piezoelectric materials capable of generating an inherent electric field under strain, exhibit promising applications in in-situ piezocatalysis and enhanced photocatalytic activities. SrTiO3 (STO) is a photocatalytic material, but it faces challenges such as low efficiency in photogenerated carrier separation and transfer, as well as limited reduction and oxidation reactions. To address these issues, this study utilized the piezoelectric properties of tetragonal BaTiO3 (BTO) nanoparticles and the photocatalytic properties of STO to prepare BaTiO3/SrTiO3 composite materials for piezoelectric assisted photocatalytic degradation of dyes. Disperse BTO nanoparticles with different mass ratios in STO spinning solution to produce a suspension, which is electrospun to form BTO-STO-1:x. The optimal degradation performance and catalytic activity of BTO-STO-1:x were determined through testing to identify the best composite material. It provides a robust foundation for underpinning the coupling mechanism between the enhancement of piezoelectricity and photocatalytic effect, offering an efficient pathway for advancing the field of piezoelectric assisted photocatalysis.

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