Journal of Catalysis

Ruthenium nanoparticles supported on magnesium oxide: A versatile and recyclable dual-site catalyst for hydrogenation of mono-and poly-cyclic arenes, N- …

M Fang, RA Sánchez-Delgado

Index: Fang, Minfeng; Sanchez-Delgado, Roberto A. Journal of Catalysis, 2014 , vol. 311, p. 357 - 368

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Abstract

Abstract The development of catalysts capable of promoting hydrogenation of aromatics while being resistant to poisoning by nitrogen-and sulfur-containing species is of much interest in connection with hydrotreating of fossil fuels. We report a catalyst composed of ruthenium nanoparticles supported on magnesia, designed to promote heterolytic hydrogen splitting and surface ionic hydrogenation pathways. The catalyst, prepared through a one- ...