Industrial alumina as a support of MoP: Catalytic activity in the hydrodesulfurization of dibenzothiophene

 

A. Montesinos-Castellanos, E. Lima, A. Vázquez-Zavala, J. A. de los Reyes and M. A. Vera

 

 

  • Alumina-supported MoP catalysts, varying the Mo and P loadings from 4% wt. to 53%wt were investigated as hydrodesulfurization catalysts.

  • A structural model is proposed considering the Mo and P loading.

  • The catalyst with the best activity showed high surface area with low size MoP particles and it has potential for industrial applications.