Highly active NiWS catalysts were prepared from Ni(acac)2 and tested in the HDS of 4,6 DMDBT.
Ni(acac)2 was added directly over supported sulfided tungsten.
Among different solvents used in the reflux, the promoting effect varied significantly.
XPS analyses indicated that 100% of the methanol-added nickel was forming the decorated “NiWS” phase.