Preparation of Ni—Mo/γ-Al2O3 Catalysts by Vacuum Impregnation and Their Use for Hydrodesulfurization of Dibenzothiophene
- Authors: Lin W.1, Fang Y.1, Li X.1, Zhou Y.1
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Affiliations:
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology
- Issue: Vol 53, No 5 (2017)
- Pages: 779-786
- Section: Article
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/0009-3092/article/view/235196
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10553-017-0860-0
- ID: 235196
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Abstract
A dual metal Ni—Mo/γ-Al2O3 catalyst was prepared by saturated impregnation and H2 reduction pretreatment on γ-Al2O3 support with Ni as the active component and Mo as the promoter. The support and catalysts were characterized using x-ray diffraction, hydrogen temperature-programmed reduction, and scanning electron microscopy. The catalytic properties for the reaction of dibenzothiophene (DBT) were investigated in a high-pressure reactor. The hydrodesulfurization (HDS) activity was comparable with those of advanced desulfurization catalysts FHUDS-5 and FHUDS-6. The Ni—Mo catalyst had excellent dispersion characteristics on the support. Synergism between Ni and Mo was greatest at a Ni/Mo molar ratio of 2:1. The DBT conversion on Ni—Mo/γ-Al2O3 catalyst reached 100% at a reaction temperature of 300°C, pressure of 4 MPa, and reaction time of 150 min. The Ni—Mo/γ-Al2O3atalyst was significantly more active than the aforementioned two commercial FHUDS catalysts for HDS of DBT.
About the authors
Wenjie Lin
School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology
Email: fangyx@gdut.edu.cn
China, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006
Yanxiong Fang
School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology
Author for correspondence.
Email: fangyx@gdut.edu.cn
China, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006
Xiaolu Li
School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology
Email: fangyx@gdut.edu.cn
China, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006
Yanqiang Zhou
School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology
Email: fangyx@gdut.edu.cn
China, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006