articleAdvanced Energy MaterialsFeb 28, 2020Closed access

Advances in Piezo‐Phototronic Effect Enhanced Photocatalysis and Photoelectrocatalysis

Tianjin University · Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering Tianjin · +5 more institutions

Indexed incrossref

Abstract

Abstract Direct conversion of solar light into chemical energy by means of photocatalysis or photoelectrocatalysis is currently a point of focus for sustainable energy development and environmental remediation. However, its current efficiency is still far from satisfying, suffering especially from severe charge recombination. To solve this problem, the piezo‐phototronic effect has emerged as one of the most effective strategies for photo(electro)catalysis. Through the integration of piezoelectricity, photoexcitation, and semiconductor properties, the built‐in electric field by mechanical stimulation induced polarization can serve as a flexible autovalve to modulate the charge‐transfer pathway and facilitate…

Citation impact

595
total citations
FWCI
17.94
Percentile
100%
References
138
Citations per year

Authors

8

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Photoexcitation
  • Materials science
  • Photocatalysis
  • Semiconductor
  • Piezoelectricity
  • Polarization (electrochemistry)
  • Nanotechnology
  • Charge carrier
No related works found for this paper.

Funding