Promoting hydrogen production by loading PdO and Pt on N–TiO 2 under visible light

Origin of photocatalytic activity enhancement in Pd/Pt-deposited anatase N-TiO2 – experimental insights and DFT study of the (001) surface

“…In this article, we extend previous research by reporting the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis of the electronic structure of the valence zone, which outlines the synergetic effect of noble metals and nitrogen at the TiO 2 surface. Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from methanol solution using Pd or Pt@N-TiO 2 was also demonstrated in the work of Chiu et al 29 To study the origin of such improvements, and to understand the fundamental properties of Pd or Pt modified N-TiO 2 , as well as the interaction between N, Pd, and Pt atoms and the support, we use DFT to model N-doping and deposition of noble metals (Pt and Pd) as single atoms. Deposition of two metal atoms and dimer formation on the (001) anatase surface are also addressed.…”

Development of bamboo charcoal and fragaria vesca powder photocatalysts in hydrogen production via water splitting

“…These band gaps show anatase is more suitable at room temperature [10]. TiO 2 has benefits such as excellent photocatalytic performance, easy accessibility, non-toxicity, and low price [11,12]. Besides TiO 2 , several types of semiconductors have been used for the production of hydrogen under UV irradiation and visible light.…”

Toward the Green Production of H2: Binary Pt–Ru Promoted Nb-TiO2 Based Photocatalysts

“…As occurs in many catalytic processes, bimetallic systems can promote the activity of catalytic materials, with respect to monometallic counterparts. In the case of hydrogen photoproduction, Pt has been contacted with non-noble metals such as Cu or Sn , or noble metals such as Au or Pd − to promote the activity, with respect the monometallic counterparts. An additional and appealing alternative would be Ru.…”