PHOTOACTIVE CATALYST BASED ON NON-PRECIOUS METALS DEPOSITED ON TITANIUM DIOXIDE

摘要

Photocatalysts and methods of using photocatalysts for synergistic production of hydrogen from water are disclosed. The photocatalysts include photoactive titanium dioxide particles having nickel(0) dispersed on titanium dioxide support, the nickel catalyst having a nickel(0) content of greater than 0 to 4 wt.% as determined by X-ray fluorescence (XFR) and the nickel(0) is dispersed on the titanium dioxide support in the form of particles having an average particle size of less than or equal to 1 nm.