Pyro-Catalytic Activates of Cement-Based BaTiO 3 Composites

AbstractBaTiO3/cement pyroelectric composite was fabricated and it was also explored for pyrocatalysis dye degradation at room temperature. The BaTiO3/cement was electrically poled and piezoelectric coefficient was found to be ±20 pC/N. Poled BaTiO3/cement composite can effectively decompose Rhodanmine B dye with a degradation efficiency of 60% by harvesting 6–40 °C cold–hot alternation energy. These results along with the high stability displayed by the composites indicate a new approach for development of functional cements for environmental remediation.Keywords: Pyro-catalyticBaTiO3 and cement-based composite AcknowledgementsThe authors extend their appreciation to the Deputyship for Research & Innovation, Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia for funding this research work through the project number RI-44-0187.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).