The synthesis and evaluation of highly active Ni2P–MoS2catalysts using the decomposition of hypophosphites

Abstract

This paper presents the synthesis and evaluation of highly active Ni₂P–MoS₂ catalysts using the decomposition of hypophosphites. A family of catalysts have been prepared, whose activities were tested using the hydrodesulfurization of 4,6-dimethyldibenzothiophene. Furthermore, the synergy between Ni₂P/Al₂O₃ and MoS₂/Al₂O₃ beds was explained by the remote control model through a migration of hydrogen spillover.