Synergistically Active Piezoelectrical H2 O2 Production Composite Film Achieved from a Catalytically Inert PVDF-HFP Matrix and SiO2 Fillers

Chem Asian J. 2022 Aug 1;17(15):e202200278. doi: 10.1002/asia.202200278. Epub 2022 Jun 10.

Abstract

Local and decentralized H2 O2 production via a piezoelectrical process promises smart biological utilization as well as environmental benefits. However, stable, bio/environmentally safe, and easily applied H2 O2 generation materials are still lacking. Here, we report a novel flexible H2 O2 generation polymeric film composed of catalytically inert PVDF-HFP (Poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene)) matrix and SiO2 nanoparticle fillers. The film is bio-/environmentally benign at resting states, but effectively produces H2 O2 upon ultrasonic motivation at a production rate of 492 μmol g SiO 2 - 1 in one hour. Experimental and simulation methods in combination indicate that the effective H2 O2 generation capabilities stem from the synergistic existence of piezoelectrical fields and the air-liquid-solid three-phase regions around the porous film. The chemical conversions are motivated by the adsorbed charges. The silicon hydroxyl groups properly stabilize the *OOH intermediate and facilitate the chemical conversions of 2e- ORR of ambient O2 . We expect the report to inspire H2 O2 piezoelectrical generation materials and promote the novel production strategies of H2 O2 as well as piezoelectrical functional materials.

Keywords: H2O2 generation; ORR; PVDF−HFP; piezoelectrical chemical conversion; silica.

MeSH terms

  • Fluorocarbon Polymers
  • Polyvinyls*
  • Porosity
  • Silicon Dioxide*

Substances

  • Fluorocarbon Polymers
  • Polyvinyls
  • polyvinylidene fluoride
  • Silicon Dioxide