The aim is to develop a flexible chitosan-based bionanocomposite membrane for dual functionalities: energy generation and cleaning pollutants.
Development of a chitosan-based ternary bionanocomposite membrane.
Assessment of energy harvesting capacity via piezoelectric effects.
Evaluation of piezocatalytic capabilities against various organic pollutants.
The membrane efficiently harvested energy from mechanical stress.
It showed significant remediation of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and bacteria when tested.
Abstract
A flexible and reusable chitosan-based ternary bionanocomposite membrane integrates self-powered energy harvesting with efficient piezocatalytic remediation of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and bacteria.