Deoxygenation of decanoic acid and its main intermediates over unpromoted and promoted sulfided catalysts

- Promoting effect of Co and Ni on the decarbonylation (DEC) route of decanoic acid.
- Inhibiting effect of Co and Ni on the hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) route of decanoic acid.
- Inhibiting impact of carboxylic acid on the hydrodeoxygenation of decanal.
- Elimination step involving a sulfur vacancy and a basic sulfur anion as active site.