A B S T R A C TA high level of efficiency in the photocatalytic reactions was achieved by increasing the surface area of the photocatalyst by supporting fine TiO 2 particles on porous materials. Among various supports, zeolites seem to be an attractive candidate. Ti-incorporated Y zeolite was prepared by an ion-exchange method, while Ag was immobilized on the encapsulated titanium via impregnation method. The produced samples were characterized using X-ray diffraction, ultraviolet and visible spectroscopy, photoluminescence emission spectra, scanning electron microscopy, and surface area measurement. Furthermore, the catalytic performances of Ti-Ag/NaY tests were carried out for degradation of cyanide using visible light. The results reveal a good distribution of Ag on the zeolite. Ag doping can eliminate the recombination of electron-hole pairs in the catalyst. These results demonstrate that the optimum weight% of Ag to Ti-NaY is 0.3%; this weight% facilitates high performance by the photocatalyst, degrading 99% of cyanide in a 100 mg/L solution in 60 min.