Photo-induced reforming of alcohols with improved hydrogen apparent quantum yield on TiO2 nanotubes loaded with ultra-small Pt nanoparticles

Photo-induced reforming of methanol, ethanol, glycerol and phenol at room temperature for hydrogen production was investigated with the use of ultra-small Pt nanoparticles (NPs) loaded on TiO2 nanotubes (NTs). The Pt NPs with diameters between 1.1 and 1.3 nm were deposited on TiO2 NTs by DC-magnetro...

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Published in:International journal of hydrogen energy 2013-11, Vol.38 (34), p.14440-14450
Main Authors: Languer, Mariana P., Scheffer, Francine R., Feil, Adriano F., Baptista, Daniel L., Migowski, Pedro, Machado, Guilherme J., de Moraes, Diogo P., Dupont, Jairton, Teixeira, Sérgio R., Weibel, Daniel E.
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Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative fuels. Production and utilization
Apparent quantum yield
Applied sciences
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
Fuels
Hydrogen
Hydrogen production
Photocatalysis
Platinum
TiO2 nanotubes
Water splitting
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Summary:Photo-induced reforming of methanol, ethanol, glycerol and phenol at room temperature for hydrogen production was investigated with the use of ultra-small Pt nanoparticles (NPs) loaded on TiO2 nanotubes (NTs). The Pt NPs with diameters between 1.1 and 1.3 nm were deposited on TiO2 NTs by DC-magnetron sputtering (DC-MS) technique. The photocatalytic hydrogen rate achieved an optimum value for a loading of about 1 wt% of Pt. Apparent quantum yield for hydrogen generation was measured for methanol and ethanol water solutions reaching a maximum of 16% under irradiation with a wavelength of 313 nm in methanol/water solution (1/8 v/v). Pt NPs loaded on TiO2 NTs represented also a true water splitting catalyst under UV irradiation and pure distilled water. DC-MS method appears to be a technologically simple, ecologically benign and potentially low-cost process for production of an efficient photocatalyst loaded with ultra-small NPs with precise size control. [Display omitted] •Improved photo-induced reforming of alcohols for hydrogen production at room temperature.•Ultra-small platinum nanoparticles were loaded on TiO2 nanotubes by DC-magnetron sputtering technique.•Up to 16% apparent quantum efficiency for hydrogen production at 313 nm on 1.1–1.3 nm Pt NPs loaded on TiO2 nanotubes.
ISSN:0360-3199
1879-3487
DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2013.09.018