Mesoporous-molecular-sieve-supported nickel sorbents for adsorptive desulfurization of commercial ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel

▶ MCM-48 improves the dispersion of Ni in sorbent, and increases its ADS capacity. ▶ Incipient wetness impregnation with ultrasonic aid improves the dispersion of Ni. ▶ Sulfur in commercial diesel can be removed to <1 ppmw on Ni20/MCM-48 sorbent. ▶ The reactivity of alkyl DBTs is dependent on both number and size of the alkyl groups.