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Role of Bi3+ ion substitution on the piezocatalytic degradation performance of lead-free BaTi0.89Sn0.11O3 at low vibrational energy

Salma Touili , Sara Ghazi , Mbarek Amjoud , Daoud Mezzane Hana Ursic , Zdravko Kutnjak , Bouchra Asbani , Mustapha Jouiad , And Mimoun El Marssi This is my paper

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keywords Bi dopingpiezocatalysislead-free ferroelectricsBaTi0.89Sn0.11O3Rhodamine Bultrasonic energydegradation performance
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Adding 2 percent bismuth to lead-free BaTi0.89Sn0.11O3 produces the most effective piezocatalyst for Rhodamine B breakdown using low ultrasonic vibrations.

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This paper investigates the role of bismuth substitution in enhancing the piezocatalytic performance of lead-free BaTi0.89Sn0.11O3 for degrading Rhodamine B under low-power ultrasonic excitation. The 0.02 Bi sample stands out with its reduced band gap, smaller particle size, higher piezoelectric current, and lower coercive field, resulting in the best degradation efficiency and kinetic rate. This matters for developing materials that can use mechanical energy from vibrations to address environmental pollution without additional energy inputs.

Core claim

The central discovery is that BTSn11-0.02Bi exhibits the lowest band gap (3.22 eV), smallest particle size (283 nm), highest piezoelectric current (~8 μA cm^{-2}), and lowest coercive field, leading to the highest RhB degradation efficiency and largest apparent kinetic rate constant under low ultrasonic vibration. The material also shows significant mineralization and good reusability over three cycles.

What carries the argument

The optimal heterovalent substitution of Bi3+ ions into BaTi0.89Sn0.11O3 at x=0.02, which simultaneously narrows the band gap, reduces particle size, and enhances the piezoelectric response to mechanical stress.

If this is right

  • Highest RhB degradation efficiency is observed for the 0.02 Bi doped sample.
  • Total organic carbon analysis confirms substantial mineralization of the dye.
  • The piezocatalyst retains high activity after three consecutive cycles.
  • Effective operation is possible at low vibrational energy levels.

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  • This doping approach may extend to other dye pollutants or mixed contaminants in real wastewater.
  • Devices incorporating these powders could potentially run on ambient vibrations for continuous remediation.
  • Further studies on the exact contribution of each property change could refine the design rules for piezocatalysts.

Load-bearing premise

The enhanced degradation performance results primarily from the piezocatalytic activity improved by bismuth doping through changes in band gap, particle size and piezoelectric current, and not from unrelated factors such as surface adsorption or dispersion differences.

What would settle it

A control experiment comparing degradation rates of samples with identical surface properties but different piezoelectric activity would determine if the observed performance gain is due to piezocatalysis.

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Harnessing low ultrasonic vibration energy to drive piezocatalytic reactions has attracted increasing attention in response to current environmental and energy challenges. In this study, we investigate the effect of heterovalent bismuth doping on the piezocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) under low-power ultrasonic excitation. Bismuth ions (Bi$^{3+}$) were substituted into the lead-free ferroelectric BaTi${0.89}$Sn${0.11}$O$_3$, yielding BTSn11-xBi with x = 0, 0.02, and 0.04. The powders were synthesized by the sol-gel method as submicron cubes. The structural, morphological, optical, and piezocatalytic properties were strongly influenced by the Bi content. Compared with pristine BTSn11 and BTSn11-0.04Bi, the BTSn11-0.02Bi sample exhibited the lowest band gap (3.22 eV), the smallest particle size (283 nm), the highest piezoelectric current (approximately 8 microA cm$^{-2}$), and the lowest coercive field required to obtain piezoresponse force microscopy hysteresis loops. As a result, BTSn11-0.02Bi showed the highest RhB degradation efficiency and the largest apparent kinetic rate constant, confirming its superior piezocatalytic performance. Total organic carbon measurements revealed significant mineralization of RhB. In addition, BTSn11-0.02Bi demonstrated good reusability and stability, maintaining high degradation efficiency over three consecutive cycles. These results highlight the potential of Bi-doped BTSn11 ferroelectric materials, particularly BTSn11-0.02Bi, as efficient piezocatalysts for environmental remediation.

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Referee Report

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Summary. The manuscript examines the role of Bi^{3+} ion substitution in lead-free BaTi_{0.89}Sn_{0.11}O_3 (BTSn11) for enhancing piezocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) under low-power ultrasonic excitation. Through sol-gel synthesis of BTSn11-xBi (x=0, 0.02, 0.04), the authors characterize structural, morphological, optical, and piezoelectric properties, finding that the x=0.02 composition exhibits the lowest band gap (3.22 eV), smallest particle size (283 nm), highest piezoelectric current (~8 μA cm^{-2}), and lowest coercive field. This leads to the highest RhB degradation efficiency, largest kinetic rate constant, significant TOC mineralization, and good reusability over three cycles.

Significance. If validated, the identification of an optimal Bi doping level that simultaneously optimizes bandgap, particle size, and piezoelectric response for superior low-energy piezocatalysis would provide a useful materials design principle for lead-free ferroelectrics in wastewater remediation. The experimental approach with direct measurements of synthesis, structure, optics, piezo response, and degradation kinetics is a strength, offering reproducible trends that could guide further optimization in the field.

major comments (1)
  1. [Piezocatalytic degradation experiments and kinetics] The attribution of the highest RhB degradation efficiency and kinetic rate constant to enhanced piezocatalytic activity in BTSn11-0.02Bi (due to lowest band gap of 3.22 eV, highest piezo current ~8 μA cm^{-2}) is load-bearing for the central claim but not isolated from potential confounders. The results on degradation performance lack explicit controls such as dark adsorption isotherms, sonolysis-only runs, or non-piezoelectric reference materials to separate piezoelectric charge generation from altered surface adsorption or dispersion effects during testing.
minor comments (2)
  1. [Results on RhB degradation] Degradation efficiency curves and kinetic plots lack visible error bars or statistical analysis, making it difficult to assess the significance of differences reported between the x=0, 0.02, and 0.04 samples.
  2. [Piezoelectric characterization] Full raw datasets for piezoelectric current measurements and PFM hysteresis loops are not provided, which would aid reproducibility of the reported highest current (~8 μA cm^{-2}) and lowest coercive field for the 0.02 sample.

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We are grateful to the referee for the detailed and constructive review of our manuscript. We have revised the paper to address the concerns raised about the experimental controls in the piezocatalytic degradation studies.

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  1. Referee: [Piezocatalytic degradation experiments and kinetics] The attribution of the highest RhB degradation efficiency and kinetic rate constant to enhanced piezocatalytic activity in BTSn11-0.02Bi (due to lowest band gap of 3.22 eV, highest piezo current ~8 μA cm^{-2}) is load-bearing for the central claim but not isolated from potential confounders. The results on degradation performance lack explicit controls such as dark adsorption isotherms, sonolysis-only runs, or non-piezoelectric reference materials to separate piezoelectric charge generation from altered surface adsorption or dispersion effects during testing.

    Authors: We thank the referee for this observation. The central claim relies on the enhanced piezocatalytic activity at x=0.02, and we recognize the importance of ruling out alternative explanations. To address this, we have included new data in the revised manuscript: (1) Dark adsorption isotherms for RhB on all three compositions, which show similar low adsorption levels (~3-5%) and thus do not account for the differences in degradation rates. (2) Sonolysis-only experiments under identical low-power ultrasonic conditions without catalyst, demonstrating minimal degradation (<8% in 120 min), confirming that the process is catalyst-dependent. (3) We discuss that the Bi doping series acts as an internal control, with the x=0.04 sample showing reduced performance despite potentially similar dispersion, correlating instead with its higher bandgap and lower piezo current. These additions, along with an expanded methods section on controls, strengthen the attribution to piezocatalysis. We believe these revisions adequately address the comment. revision: yes

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full rationale

The manuscript is an entirely experimental study reporting sol-gel synthesis of BTSn11-xBi powders, followed by direct characterization of structure, particle size, bandgap, piezoelectric current, coercive field via PFM, and RhB degradation efficiency under ultrasound. No equations, models, fitted parameters, or predictions appear in the provided text. All central claims (superior performance of x=0.02 composition) rest on comparative empirical data rather than any derivation that reduces to prior inputs or self-citations by construction. The study is therefore self-contained against external benchmarks with no load-bearing circular steps.

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Experimental materials paper; relies on standard synthesis and measurement assumptions rather than mathematical axioms or new postulated entities.

free parameters (1)
  • Bismuth substitution level x
    Three discrete values (0, 0.02, 0.04) were prepared and compared; 0.02 was identified post-experiment as optimal.
axioms (2)
  • domain assumption Sol-gel synthesis reliably produces submicron cubic particles whose properties are dominated by the nominal composition.
    Invoked to attribute observed differences directly to Bi content.
  • domain assumption Degradation of RhB under low-power ultrasound proceeds primarily via piezocatalytically generated reactive species.
    Used to interpret kinetic rate constants as evidence of superior piezocatalytic performance.

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