| abstract |
A novel photocatalyst is provided herein. Such photocatalyst has the following Formula IV: Pt(x)/Zn[M(y)]S ~~IV wherein "x" represents a percentage by weight of Pt in the photocatalyst ranging from. 0.05 to 2.50; "M" is a promoter selected from the group consisting of V, Cr, Mo, Mn, Re, Ru, Os, Rh, Ir, Cu, Al and Ga; and "y" represents a mole % of M/(M+Zn) ranging from 0.01 to 20.00. Processes for producing such photocatalyst and the use of such photocatalyst to produce hydrogen are also provided. |