journal article·2026-02

Precise Regulation of D‐Band Centers Inducing to High‐Efficiency Dual‐Channel Piezocatalytic H 2 O 2 Production

Huinan Che, Xuanchen Wang, Hanqi Yue, Cheng Chen, Daoyue Xie, Shuran Yang, Bin Liu, Yanhui Ao

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 36· Issue 11
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Abstract

Abstract Piezocatalysis is a promising and eco‐friendly technology for hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) synthesis; however, its efficiency is limited by the limited active sites and slow kinetics. Herein, a novel strategy is reported that achieves spatial separation of oxidation/reduction sites by precisely tuning the d ‐band center, enabling efficient H 2 O 2 production via dual‐channel path. Results illustrate that carbon shell engineering induces an upshift in the d ‐band center of CdS (C@CdS), which optimizes the adsorption free energy of key intermediates ( * OOH) and consequently reduces the energy barrier of H 2 O 2 formation by two‐electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e − ORR). Additionally, the carbon shell not only enhances piezoelectric response and strain‐mediated charge separation, but also provides oxidation sites facilitating H 2 O 2 generation through water oxidation reaction (WOR). The optimized catalyst (C 0.01 @CdS) demonstrates outstanding performance, attaining a remarkable H 2 O 2 production rate of 1481.4 µmol g −1 h −1 in a pure water/air system. Moreover, C 0.01 @CdS demonstrates superior degradation efficiency for persistent micropollutants under stirred conditions (1000 rpm) when incorporated into the composite membrane (C 0.01 @CdS/PVDF). This work pioneers a green route for efficient piezocatalytic H 2 O 2 synthesis while establishing a dual‐functional platform for effective pollutant remediation.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques · Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods · Covalent Organic Framework Applications

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Affiliations

Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lakes Ministry of Education College of Environment Hohai University No.1, Xikang road Nanjing 210098 China

Department of Materials Science and Engineering City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR 999077 China

Department of Chemistry & Center of Super‐Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF) City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR 999077 China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · National Key Research and Development Program of China · Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities · Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions

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