Research progress and prospects of polarization effects in photo-piezocatalysis for antibacterial and antifouling applications
Biofouling poses a significant challenge in marine environments. Piezo-photocatalysts can effectively inhibit the attachment and growth of marine microorganisms, thereby preventing biofouling. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in piezo-photocatalysis, with a particular emphasis on its antibacterial and antifouling applications. We discuss the mechanisms by which polarization enhances the separation of photo-generated charge carriers, the synergistic effects of piezo-photocatalysis, the two primary types of mechanical energy utilized, and the commonly employed piezo-photocatalytic materials in antimicrobial and antifouling applications. Additionally, strategies for enhancing piezo-photocatalytic activity through material design are examined. Finally, future prospects and challenges facing the application of piezo-photocatalysis in antibacterial and antifouling technologies are discussed.
Authors
- Wolfgang Sand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6724-0960)
- Ruiyong Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0647-2247)
- Jizhou Duan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7458-4729)
- Krishnamurthy Mathivanan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4770-0656)
- Zesheng Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0173-9355)
- Xin Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0920-0842)
- Can Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1136-792X)
- Shijun Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5658-7715)
- Baorong Hou
Institutions
- Institute of Oceanology (CN)
- University of Duisburg-Essen (DE)
- Saveetha University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nano Materials Science
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoms.2025.10.011
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.81