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. 2021 Feb 9;35(5):3529–3557. doi: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.0c03918

Table 7. Common Metallic and Acid Functions Used in Hydroprocessing Catalysts.

catalyst use catalytic activity
Metallic Functions
CoMo HDS moderate
NiMo HDN, MHYC high
NiW HDN, MHYC very high
PtPd HDA, HYC high
Acid Functions
γ-Al2O3 HDA low
amorphous SiO2/Al2O3 MHYC high
HY and HZSM-5 zeolites HYC very high