Combined effect of noble metals (Pd, Au) and support properties on HDS activi…

Abstract Cobalt-based catalysts supported on different types of SiO2 are studied in the hydrodesulfurization of thiophene. Amorphous silica and siliceous MCM-41 and HMS, characterized by different texture and surface acidity are used as carriers. The effects due to the modification of the support by impregnation with palladium precursor and to the co-impregnation of cobalt and gold are cons…