A PTA@MIL-101(Cr)-diatomite composite as catalyst for efficient oxidative desulfurization

Phosphotungstic acid-templated self-construction of MIL-101(Cr) in the pore of diatomite has been obtained via versatile one pot synthetic strategy. This composite is employed as catalyst for oxidative desulfurization using H2O2 as the oxidant, MeCN as the extractant, and dibenzothiophene dissolved in n-heptane as the model gasoline. The effect of desulfurization and the reusability of catalyst are both laudable.53