Polyamide Membrane Photocatalysts with Turing Surface Structure and Asymmetric Local High‐Charge‐Density Domains for Superior Photocatalytic Hydrogen Peroxide Production

Abstract Hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) is a crucial chemical in various industrial applications, yet developing efficient photocatalysts remains a key challenge. Here, the design of polyamide membrane photocatalysts with Turing surface structure and asymmetric local high‐charge‐density domains via an ice interface polymerization strategy for superior photocatalytic H 2 O 2 production is reported. The N‐enriched polymeric backbone enhances local charge density, while the Turing surface pattern significantly improves the exposed photoactive sites and reactant accessibility. The Turing membrane exhibits a superior H 2 O 2 photosynthetic yield, sixfold higher than that of a flat membrane, while also exhibiting excellent recyclability and long‐term stability. To advance practical applications, a prototype channel reactor designed to introduce a sacrificial agent while ensuring high product purity is proposed. Utilizing this reactor, an exceptional H 2 O 2 yield of 5773 µmol g −1 h −1 compared to earlier reported reactors is achieved. Furthermore, the reactor cost is ≈50% lower than standard market prices, with carbon emissions reduced to just 0.9% compared to the industrial process. Moreover, the channel reactor also demonstrates high performance in organic dye degradation, achieving a degradation efficiency of 91%. This study establishes a promising strategy for photocatalytic H 2 O 2 production, offering a scalable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable approach for diverse industrial applications.

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Advanced Functional Materials
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2025-08-15
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https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202509777
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Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
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Abstract Hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) is a crucial chemical in various industrial applications, yet developing efficient photocatalysts remains a key challenge. Here, the design of polyamide membrane photocatalysts with Turing surface structure and asymmetric local high‐charge‐density domains via an ice interface polymerization strategy for superior photocatalytic H 2 O 2 production is reported. The N‐enriched polymeric backbone enhances local charge density, while the Turing surface pattern significantly improves the exposed photoactive sites and reactant accessibility. The Turing membrane exhibits a superior H 2 O 2 photosynthetic yield, sixfold higher than that of a flat membrane, while also exhibiting excellent recyclability and long‐term stability. To advance practical applications, a prototype channel reactor designed to introduce a sacrificial agent while ensuring high product purity is proposed. Utilizing this reactor, an exceptional H 2 O 2 yield of 5773 µmol g −1 h −1 compared to earlier reported reactors is achieved. Furthermore, the reactor cost is ≈50% lower than standard market prices, with carbon emissions reduced to just 0.9% compared to the industrial process. Moreover, the channel reactor also demonstrates high performance in organic dye degradation, achieving a degradation efficiency of 91%. This study establishes a promising strategy for photocatalytic H 2 O 2 production, offering a scalable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable approach for diverse industrial applications.

Advanced Functional MaterialsVol. 36(8)
Sichuan University (CN), Ingenierie des Materiaux polymeres (FR)
National Natural Science Foundation of China, Sichuan University, National Key Research and Development Program of China
Openalex Percentile: Top 86%
Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
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