An ultraefficient surface functionalized Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub><i>x</i></sub> MXene piezocatalyst: synchronous hydrogen evolution and wastewater treatment
Sz‐Nian Lai, Winston Yenyu Chen, Chao-Chun Yen, Yin-Song Liao, Po‐Han Chen, Lia Stanciu, Jyh Ming Wu
Abstract
This study shows Ti 3 C 2 T x -FOTS surface functionalization enhances piezoelectricity by modifying Si–O bonds, leading to a bifunctional piezocatalyst for simultaneous hydrogen production and wastewater decomposition without light.
Topics & Concepts
BifunctionalSurface modificationHydrogen productionMaterials scienceWastewaterDecompositionHydrogenHydrogen bondPiezoelectricityChemical engineeringPhysical chemistryChemistryCatalysisComposite materialEnvironmental engineeringEnvironmental scienceMoleculeOrganic chemistryEngineeringMXene and MAX Phase MaterialsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesFerroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices