Exceptional activity of sub-nm Pt clusters on CdS for photocatalytic hydrogen production: a combined experimental and first-principles studyElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available: Experimental methods, DFT calculation details and data of unsupported Pt clusters. See DOI: 10.1039/c4cy01563k

In this work we have explored a new concept of substantially increasing photocatalytic activity for H 2 production of conventional semiconductors by modifying them with sub-nm Pt particles. By combining both experimental and theoretical approaches, we have also developed new mechanistic insights int...

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Main Authors Wu, Qiyuan, Xiong, Shangmin, Shen, Peichuan, Zhao, Shen, Li, Yan, Su, Dong, Orlov, Alexander
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 24.03.2015
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Summary:In this work we have explored a new concept of substantially increasing photocatalytic activity for H 2 production of conventional semiconductors by modifying them with sub-nm Pt particles. By combining both experimental and theoretical approaches, we have also developed new mechanistic insights into the 17 times increase in photocatalytic activity of Pt modified CdS catalysts. Here we report the first ever observation of outstanding photocatalytic hydrogen production activity of sub-nm Pt cluster modified CdS nanocatalysts.
Bibliography:10.1039/c4cy01563k
Electronic supplementary information (ESI) available: Experimental methods, DFT calculation details and data of unsupported Pt clusters. See DOI
ISSN:2044-4753
2044-4761
DOI:10.1039/c4cy01563k