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.
Authors
- Chong Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6872-2240)
- Shudong Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3903-8861)
- Xiaoke Jia
- Kun Xiong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0625-7195)
- Yu Bai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4527-3451)
- Shuang Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5578-5034)
- Mao Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7583-1683)
- Jin Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2937-4201)
- Changsheng Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1874-1119)
Institutions
- Sichuan University (CN)
- Ingenierie des Materiaux polymeres (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced Functional Materials
- Published
- 2025-08-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202509777
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Sichuan University
- National Key Research and Development Program of China