Piezoelectrically enhanced photocatalysis of K<sub><i>x</i></sub>Na<sub>1−<i>x</i></sub>NbO<sub>3</sub> (KNN) microstructures for efficient water purification
Runjiang Guo, Mengqian Liu, Yurui Xing, Tanglong Bai, Chenglong Zhao, Haolin Huang, Hongti Zhang
Abstract
(KNN-6) microstructure could be a prominent candidate for wastewater purification. The formation mechanism of KNN crystals and the role of the piezoelectric effect in the photocatalytic process were also discussed.
Topics & Concepts
PhotocatalysisMicrostructureMaterials sciencePiezoelectricityOctahedronChemical engineeringWastewaterHydrothermal circulationCatalysisComposite materialCrystallographyCrystal structureOrganic chemistryChemistryWaste managementEngineeringMultiferroics and related materialsFerroelectric and Piezoelectric MaterialsElectronic and Structural Properties of Oxides