A Self-Sustained Photocatalytic Fuel Cell with N-Doped TiO₂ Photoanode for Decentralized Wastewater Remediation and Power Supply

Xuanang Zhou; Juan Gao; Sizhu Chen; Yong Gao; Shixuan Wang; Lingcheng Zheng; Zerui Dong

doi:10.1039/d6nj00520a

January 1, 2026New Journal of Chemistry

A Self-Sustained Photocatalytic Fuel Cell with N-Doped TiO₂ Photoanode for Decentralized Wastewater Remediation and Power Supply

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This research aims to enhance the efficiency of TiO2 photoanodes for wastewater treatment and power generation in photocatalytic fuel cells.
Developed a self-sustained photocatalytic fuel cell featuring N-doped TiO2 photoanodes.
Tested the performance of the fuel cell under realistic wastewater treatment conditions.
Evaluated the efficiency of power generation along with remediation capabilities.
Achieved significant improvements in photocatalytic activity compared to conventional TiO2.
Demonstrated effective removal of contaminants from wastewater with an increase in power output.
Results indicate a sustainable model for decentralized waste treatment and energy production.

Implication

Demonstrates decentralized wastewater remediation in photocatalytic fuel cells, suggesting improved technology.

Abstract

The practical deployment of photocatalytic fuel cells (PFCs) for real wastewater treatment is hindered by the ultraviolet-limited activity of TiO2 photoanodes and their reliance on external electrolyte replenishment. To overcome...

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Zhou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf551faef96ed7f0576e1 https://doi.org/10.1039/d6nj00520a

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