Rapid technological development as well as the growth of the population has contributed to an increase in the demand for energy and subsequently a rise in carbon dioxide concentrations worldwide. Several renewable energy resources have been developed in response to the detrimental impact of this on the environment, and advanced remediation technologies have been implemented in order to mitigate these effects. Piezocatalysts are catalysts that can generate charges or chemical energy when a mechanical force or pressure is applied. The piezoelectric effect refers to the ability of certain materials to generate an electrical charge under mechanical stress. There are numerous applications for piezo catalysts, including the degradation of organic pollutants, the splitting of water, the disinfection of water, the reduction of CO2, and the desulfurization of fuel.
To restore ecosystems that have been contaminated or damaged by pollutants, environmental remediation plays a critical role. The process involves the removal or reduction of harmful substances from soil, water, and air, which allows for the recovery of natural habitats and the re-establishment of biodiversity. As a result of the remediation of contaminated sites, we are able to break the cycle of pollution, protect natural resources, and promote sustainable practices for future generations. In terms of the conversion of clean energy and the treatment of water, piezocatalysis technology has shown outstanding performance. By utilizing vibrations, friction, natural winds, and tides, this technology harvests mechanical energy. The piezoelectric effect is a phenomenon in which malformed piezoelectric materials can mediate the transformation between electrical and mechanical energies. Nanomaterials mediated by the piezoelectric effect have only been discovered and investigated in the past decade, despite the phenomenon having been known for more than a century. Piezoelectric materials can be used for catalysis in a meaningful and novel way through the integration of their properties within the catalytic processes. In light of this ability, piezo materials have been used for a variety of applications, including water splitting, CO2, antibacterial effects, and environmental remediation.
We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review and Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
• Design and synthesis of novel piezoelectric catalysts
• Chemical mechanism for degrading pollutants with piezo catalysts
• Research on the kinetics and thermodynamics of piezo catalysis
• The use of piezo catalysts in the removal of organic pollutants, antibiotic and bacteria removal
• The use of piezo catalysts for hydrogen generation
• Novel applications of piezoelectric materials
Keywords:
Piezo catalysts, Synthesis, application of piezo materials
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Rapid technological development as well as the growth of the population has contributed to an increase in the demand for energy and subsequently a rise in carbon dioxide concentrations worldwide. Several renewable energy resources have been developed in response to the detrimental impact of this on the environment, and advanced remediation technologies have been implemented in order to mitigate these effects. Piezocatalysts are catalysts that can generate charges or chemical energy when a mechanical force or pressure is applied. The piezoelectric effect refers to the ability of certain materials to generate an electrical charge under mechanical stress. There are numerous applications for piezo catalysts, including the degradation of organic pollutants, the splitting of water, the disinfection of water, the reduction of CO2, and the desulfurization of fuel.
To restore ecosystems that have been contaminated or damaged by pollutants, environmental remediation plays a critical role. The process involves the removal or reduction of harmful substances from soil, water, and air, which allows for the recovery of natural habitats and the re-establishment of biodiversity. As a result of the remediation of contaminated sites, we are able to break the cycle of pollution, protect natural resources, and promote sustainable practices for future generations. In terms of the conversion of clean energy and the treatment of water, piezocatalysis technology has shown outstanding performance. By utilizing vibrations, friction, natural winds, and tides, this technology harvests mechanical energy. The piezoelectric effect is a phenomenon in which malformed piezoelectric materials can mediate the transformation between electrical and mechanical energies. Nanomaterials mediated by the piezoelectric effect have only been discovered and investigated in the past decade, despite the phenomenon having been known for more than a century. Piezoelectric materials can be used for catalysis in a meaningful and novel way through the integration of their properties within the catalytic processes. In light of this ability, piezo materials have been used for a variety of applications, including water splitting, CO2, antibacterial effects, and environmental remediation.
We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review and Perspective articles on themes including, but not limited to:
• Design and synthesis of novel piezoelectric catalysts
• Chemical mechanism for degrading pollutants with piezo catalysts
• Research on the kinetics and thermodynamics of piezo catalysis
• The use of piezo catalysts in the removal of organic pollutants, antibiotic and bacteria removal
• The use of piezo catalysts for hydrogen generation
• Novel applications of piezoelectric materials
Keywords:
Piezo catalysts, Synthesis, application of piezo materials
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.