Visible-light-driven photocatalytic H2 production from H2O boosted by anchoring Pt and CdS nanoparticles on a NaY zeolite

Photocatalytic H-2 production from H2O is promising for solving the energy and environment problems. Zeolites have been widely used in thermocatalysis, but their application in photocatalysis is limited. Herein, we anchor CdS and Pt nanoparticles on a NaY zeolite (ZP48) fabricated via 48 h crystallization to form a CdS/Pt/ZP48 photocatalyst for visible-light-driven photocatalytic H-2 production from H2O. CdS/Pt/ZP48 shows a H-2 production rate (686.5 lmol h(-1)) which is higher than those on Pt/CdS (263.2 lmol h(-1)) and photocatalysts with zeolite supports prepared by using crystallization times shorter and longer than 48 h, with an apparent quantum efficiency of 23.5% and superior stability. ZP48 promotes the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs, thus releasing more electrons for enhancing the photocatalytic H-2 production on CdS/Pt/ZP48. These results are helpful for fabricating more efficient photocatalysts by zeolites which are widely used in industry but have poor ability in light absorption and charge transfer. (c) 2022 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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In this study, a CdS/Pt/ZP48 photocatalyst for visible-light-driven photocatalytic H-2 production from H2O was successfully prepared. The photocatalyst exhibited a higher H-2 production rate, superior stability, and higher quantum efficiency compared to other catalysts. The results provide guidance for developing more efficient photocatalysts using Zeolites.