TiO2 increases the hydrogenation activity of MoS2.
TiO2 induces fewer defects in oxidic Mo and poor promotion of MoS2.
DDS/HYD selectivity is strongly influenced by the catalyst support.
MoS2 on titania is not as effectively promoted as MoS2/Al2O3.
Activity of hydrogenation sites in MoS2/TiO2 is weakly sensitive to promotion.