Effect of citric acid addition on the morphology and activity of Ni2P supported on mesoporous zeolite ZSM-5 for the hydrogenation of 4,6-DMDBT and phenanthrene
Small and highly dispersed Ni2P nanoparticles on MZSM-5 were prepared by adding citric acid (CA). The mechanism of formation of small Ni2P particles with CA assistance was investigated. Small Ni2P particles on MZSM-5 exhibit high hydrogenation activity.