Efficient photocatalytic hydrogen generation by Pt modified TiO2 nanotubes fabricated by rapid breakdown anodization

► Pt loaded TiO2 nanotubes were synthesized by chemical reduction technique. ► Hydrogen generation efficiency at different wt% of Pt was investigated. ► H2 generation of 0.03 mol/h/g of Pt-TiO2 achieved at 64 W and λ = 254 nm. ► H2 generation efficiency was correlated with chemisorption surface area of Pt-TiO2.