Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is an important chemical with broad applications, but its industrial production via the traditional anthraquinone method is highly energy-consuming, non-sustainable, and poses safety risks. Photocatalytic synthesis using sunlight, water, and oxygen offers an environmentally friendly alternative to realize in-situ H2O2 formation. However, the photocatalytic efficiency is limited by the rapid recombination of photogenerated charges. Recently, the integration of piezoelectric polarization with photocatalysis has provided an effective solution to enhance bulk charge separation and to facilitate surface catalytic process in artificial synthesis of H2O2. This review systematically summarizes the latest progress in piezo-photocatalytic H2O2 production. It firstly elaborates on the fundamental mechanisms, including principles of photocatalytic H2O2 production, piezoelectric effect and piezoelectric polarization, as well as the structures of different types of piezoelectric materials and the origin of their piezoelectricity. Secondly, the advances in piezoelectric field-enhanced charge dynamics and comprehensive analysis of piezoelectric field-modulated surface catalytic sites were summarized. We systematically discuss how piezoelectric polarization optimizes surface active centers, regulates intermediate adsorption/desorption, and enhances the oxygen reduction and water oxidation reactions for H2O2 generation. Furthermore, the applications of H2O2 in environmental remediation, biomedical treatments, and overall renewable energy utilization were highlighted. Finally, forward-looking perspectives on challenges and future research directions in this emerging field are provided.
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