Comparative evaluation of Fe and TiO2 photoassisted processes in solar photocatalytic disinfection of water

A lost of culturability of bacteria Escherichia coli K12 was observed after exposition to a solar simulator (UV–vis) in a laboratory batch photoreactor. The bacterial inactivation reactions have been carried out using titanium dioxide (TiO₂) P25 Degussa and FeCl₃ as catalysts. At the starting of the treatment, the suspensions were at their “natural” pH. An increase in the efficiency in the water disinfection was obtained when some advanced oxidation processes such as UV–vis/TiO₂, UV–vis/TiO₂/H₂O₂, UV–vis/Fe³⁺/H₂O₂, UV–vis/H₂O₂ were applied. The presence of H₂O₂ accelerates the rate of disinfection via TiO₂. The addition of Fe³⁺ (0.3 mg/l) to photocatalytic system decreases the time required for total disinfection (<1 CFU/ml), for TiO₂ concentrations ranging between 0.05 and 0.5 g/l. At TiO₂ concentrations higher than 0.5 g/l the addition of Fe³⁺ does not significantly increase the disinfection rate. The systems: Fenton (H₂O₂/Fe³⁺/dark), H₂O₂/dark, H₂O₂/TiO₂/dark showed low disinfection rate. The effective disinfection time (EDT₂₄) was reached after 60 and 30 min of illumination for the Fe³⁺ and TiO₂ photoassisted systems, respectively. EDT₂₄ was not reached for the system in the absence of catalyst (UV–vis). The effect on the bacterial inactivation of different mixture of chemical substance added to natural water was studied.     

Grain growth in TiO2-added ZnO–Bi2O3–CoO–MnO ceramics prepared by chemical processing

The effect of TiO₂ on the grain growth of the ZnO–Bi₂O₃–CoO–MnO ceramic system prepared by chemical coprecipitation, was studied between 1150 and 1300 °C in air. Bi₂O₃ melts during firing, and then TiO₂ dissolves into Bi₂O₃-rich liquid. TiO₂ initially reacts with Bi₂O₃ to form Bi₄Ti₃O₁₂. Above ≈1050 °C, Bi₄Ti₃O₁₂ reacts with ZnO to form Zn₂TiO₄ spinel phase. The kinetic study of grain growth carried out using the expression Gⁿ–G_oⁿ=K_o·t·exp(−Q/RT) gave grain exponent (n) value as 6 and the apparent activation energy (Q) as 226.46 kJ/mol. 1.00 mol% TiO₂ addition increased the grain growth exponent value from 6 to 7 and apparent activation energy with 1.00 mol% TiO₂ addition was found to be 197.10 kJ/mol. The ZnO grain size gradually increases with increasing TiO₂ content. Addition of TiO₂ may increase the reactivity of the Bi₂O₃-rich liquid towards the ZnO grain, thus affecting the ZnO grain growth.     

The preparation of coupled WO3/TiO2 photocatalyst by ball milling

The coupled photocatalyst WO₃/TiO₂ is prepared by ball milling by doping WO₃ into TiO₂ and using H₂O solution as disperser. The coupled photocatalyst WO₃/TiO₂ is characterized by UV–VIS diffuse reflection spectrum, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and Transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results show that the optimum percentage of WO₃ doped is 3% and that the photocatalytic activity of the coupled WO₃/TiO₂ photocatalyst is much higher than that of TiO₂ and WO₃–TiO₂ with no ball milling. Compared with TiO₂, the photoexcited wavelength range of the WO₃/TiO₂ photocatalyst red-shifts about 50 nm, and the light absorption intensity is also improved. The crystal phase of TiO₂ is not changed and new crystal phases are not found during the process of ball milling. WO₃ and TiO₂ coupled highly, forming the WO₃/TiO₂ photocatalyst. The increased photocatalytic activity of the coupled photocatalyst may be attributed to the enhance charge separation efficiency and the extend wavelength range of photoexcitation.     

The kinetics of phenol decomposition under UV irradiation with and without H2O2 on TiO2, Fe–TiO2 and Fe–C–TiO2 photocatalysts

H₂O₂ used in the photo-Fenton reaction with iron catalyst can accelerate the oxidation of Fe²⁺ to Fe³⁺ under UV irradiation and in the dark (in the so called dark Fenton process). It was proved that conversion of phenol under UV irradiation in the presence of H₂O₂ predominantly produces highly hydrophilic products and catechol, which can accelerate the rate of phenol decomposition. However, while H₂O₂ under UV irradiation could decompose phenol to highly hydrophilic products and dihydroxybenzenes in a very short time, complete mineralization proceeded rather slowly. When H₂O₂ is used for phenol decomposition in the presence of TiO₂ and Fe–TiO₂, decrease of OH radicals formed on the surface of TiO₂ and Fe–TiO₂ has been observed and photodecomposition of phenol is slowed down. In case of phenol decomposition under UV irradiation on Fe–C–TiO₂ photocatalyst in the presence of H₂O₂, marked acceleration of the decomposition rate is observed due to the photo-Fenton reactions: Fe²⁺ is likely oxidized to Fe³⁺, which is then efficiently recycled to Fe²⁺ by the intermediate products formed during phenol decomposition, such as hydroquinone (HQ) and catechol.     

Co3O4-Bi2O2CO3催化剂的制备及其光催化性能

以Bi(NO₃)₃·5H₂O、Co(CH₃COO)₂·4H₂O为原料,采用化学沉淀-水热法制备了Co₃O₄-Bi₂O₂CO₃异质结构复合半导体光催化剂,并通过X射线衍射仪（XRD）、扫描电镜（SEM）、X射线光电子能谱（XPS）、紫外可见漫反射光谱（DRS）、荧光光谱（PL）等手段对所合成的复合型催化剂进行了理化性能表征。研究结果表明：引入Co₃O₄没有改变Bi₂O₂CO₃物相结构,但促进了Bi₂O₂CO₃ 对可见光的吸收能力,提高了Bi₂O₂CO₃表面吸附氧物种的数量,抑制了光生载流子复合。复合光催化剂对罗丹明B（RhB）的光催化脱色实验显示引入Co₃O₄能够明显提高Bi₂O₂CO₃催化剂的光催化脱色能力。尤其是Co₃O₄引入量为0.6%的Co₃O₄-Bi₂O₂CO₃样品对罗丹明B染料的光催化脱色率可达到97%（模拟日光照射30min）。本文为复合型光催化剂制备提供了简单易行的技术路线,制备的新型半导体复合光催化剂Co₃O₄-Bi₂O₂CO₃在环境净化方面表现出了较好的应用前景。     

Preparation of Au/TiO2 catalysts from Au(I)–thiosulfate complex and study of their photocatalytic activity for the degradation of methyl orange

Gold loaded on TiO₂ (Au/TiO₂) catalysts were prepared using Au(I)–thiosulfate complex (Au(S₂O₃)₂³⁻) as the gold precursor for the first time. The samples were characterized by UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectra, X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic absorption flame emission spectroscopy (AAS), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) methods. Using Au(S₂O₃)₂³⁻ as gold precursor, ultra-fine gold nanoparticles with a highly disperse state can be successfully formed on the surface of TiO₂. The diameter of Au nanoparticles increases from 1.8 to 3.0 nm with increasing the nominal Au loading from 1% to 8%. The photocatalytic activity of Au/TiO₂ catalysts was evaluated from the analysis of the photodegradation of methyl orange (MO). With the similar Au loading, the catalysts prepared with Au(S₂O₃)₂³⁻ precursor exhibit higher photocatalytic activity for methyl orange degradation when compared with the Au/TiO₂ catalysts prepared with the methods of deposition–precipitation (DP) and impregnation (IMP). The preparation method has decisive influences on the morphology, size and number of Au nanoparticles loaded on the surface of TiO₂ and further affects the photocatalytic activity of the obtained catalysts.     

Hydrothermal doping method for preparation of Cr-TiO2 photocatalysts with concentration gradient distribution of Cr

Cr³⁺-doped anatase titanium dioxide photocatalysts were prepared by the combination of sol–gel process with hydrothermal treatment. The samples were characterized by UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) specific surface area (S_BET), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic absorption flame emission spectroscopy (AAS), electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). It was confirmed that Cr substitutes Ti⁴⁺ in TiO₂ lattice in trivalent ionic state, and the concentrations of dopants Cr³⁺ decrease from the exterior to the interior of doped TiO₂. The photocatalytic activity of Cr-TiO₂ was investigated for the photocatalytic degradation of XRG aqueous solution both under UV and visible light irradiation. Due to the excitation of 3d electron of Cr³⁺ to the conduction band of TiO₂, Cr-TiO₂ shows a good ability for absorbing the visible light to degrade XRG. Doping of chromium ions effectively improves the photocatalytic activity under both UV light irradiation and visible light irradiation with an optimal doping concentration of 0.15% and 0.2%, respectively. The special distribution of dopants Cr³⁺ seems having a good effect on enhancing the photocatalytic activity of Cr-TiO₂.     

Visible light photocatalysis on praseodymium(III)-nitrate-modified TiO2 prepared by an ultrasound method

Nanocrystalline TiO₂ incorporated with praseodymium(III) nitrate has been prepared by an ultrasound method in a sol–gel process. The prepared sample is characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), nitrogen adsorption (BET surface area), UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV–Vis DRS) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The prepared material consists of TiO₂ nanocrystalline with 5 nm size incorporated with highly dispersed Pr(NO₃)₃. Visible light absorptions at 444, 469, 482 and 590 nm are observed in the prepared sample. These bands are attributed to the 4f transitions ³H₄ → ³P₂, ³H₄ → ³P₁, ³H₄ → ³P₀ and ³H₄ → ¹D₂ of praseodymium(III) ions, respectively. This sample Pr(NO₃)₃-TiO₂, as a novel visible light photocatalyst, shows high activity and stability in the decomposing rhodamine-B (RhB) and 4-chlorophenol (4-CP) under visible light irradiation. Results examined by electron spin resonance spectroscopy (ESR) reveal that the irradiation (>420 nm) of the photocatalyst dispersed in RhB aqueous solution induces the generation of highly active hydroxyl radicals (OH), leading to the cleavage of the whole conjugated chromophore structure of RhB. A mechanism based on local excitation of praseodymium(III) nitrate chromophore and interfacial charge transfer from the chromophore to TiO₂ is proposed to explain the formation of active hydroxyl radicals in the photocatalytic system under visible light irradiation.     

Preparations and photocatalytic properties of magnetically separable nitrogen-doped TiO2 supported on nickel ferrite

A magnetically separable nitrogen-doped photocatalyst TiO_2−xN_x/SiO₂/NiFe₂O₄ (TSN) with a typical ferromagnetic hysteresis was prepared by a simple process: the magnetic SiO₂/NiFe₂O₄ (SN) dispersion prepared by a liquid catalytic phase transformation method and the visible-light-active photocatalyst TiO_2−xN_x were mixed, sonificated, dried, and calcined at 400 °C. The prepared photocatalyst is photoactive under visible light irradiation and easy to be separated from a slurry-type photoreactor under the application of an external magnetic field, being one of promising photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD) were used to characterize the structure of the TSN photocatalyst. The results indicate that the magnetic SiO₂/NiFe₂O₄ (SN) nanoparticles adhere to the surface of TiO_2−xN_x congeries. The magnetic photocatalyst TSN shows high catalytic activity for the degradation of methyl orange in water under UV and visible light irradiation (λ > 400 nm). SiO₂ coating round the surface of NiFe₂O₄ nanoparticles prevents effectively the injection of charges from TiO₂ particles to NiFe₂O₄, which gives rise to the increase in photocatalytic activity. Moreover, the recycled TSN exhibits a good repeatability of the photocatalytic activity.     

Bi2MoO6@CQDs/TiO2纳米管阵列的制备与光电催化性能

为提高TiO₂的可见光光电催化活性,本文用Bi₂MoO₆和碳量子点(CQDs)对TiO₂纳米管阵列(TNA)进行了改性。以CQDs、Bi(NO₃)₃·5H₂O和Na₂MoO₄为原料,通过简单的溶剂热法,在TNA中沉积了CQDs和Bi₂MoO₆,成功制备了新型Bi₂MoO₆@CQDs/TNA。扫描电镜(SEM)和元素mapping分析结果表明,CQDs和Bi₂MoO₆成功涂覆在TNA管壁上。通过在可见光下降解甲基橙(MO)溶液,评价了所制备的光催化剂的光电催化性能。结果显示,经3 h的光电催化降解,Bi₂MoO₆@CQDs/TNA对MO的去除率比Bi₂MoO₆/TNA高32%。CQDs优异的上转换光致发光(UCPL)性能促进了TiO₂在可见光下被激发产生光生载流子,同时Bi₂MoO₆与TiO₂的耦合抑制了光生载流子的复合,从而提高了Bi₂MoO₆@CQDs/TNA的光电催化活性。     

Low temperature preparation and visible light photocatalytic activity of mesoporous carbon-doped crystalline TiO2

A visible-light-active TiO₂ photocatalyst was prepared through carbon doping by using glucose as carbon source. Different from the previous carbon-doped TiO₂ prepared at high temperature, our preparation was performed by a hydrothermal method at temperature as low as 160 °C. The resulting photocatalyst was characterized by XRD, XPS, TEM, nitrogen adsorption, and UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The characterizations found that the photocatalyst possessed a homogeneous pore diameter about 8 nm and a high surface area of 126 m²/g. Comparing to undoped TiO₂, the carbon-doped TiO₂ showed obvious absorption in the 400–450 nm range with a red shift in the band gap transition. It was found that the resulting carbon-doped TiO₂ exhibits significantly higher photocatalytic activity than the undoped counterpart and Degussa P25 on the degradation of rhodamine B (RhB) in water under visible light irradiation (λ > 420 nm). This method can be easily scaled up for industrial production of visible-light driven photocatalyst for pollutants removal because of its convenience and energy-saving.     

A chemical etching route to controllable fabrication of TiO2 hollow nanospheres for enhancing their photocatalytic activity

The TiO₂ hollow nanospheres with diameters of about 230 nm were prepared by a simple and controllable route based on hydrolysis of Ti(OBu)₄ on the surfaces of the Cu₂O solid nanospheres followed by inward etching of the Cu₂O nanospheres. The as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The further post-heat treatment led to the high crystallization of the TiO₂ hollow nanospheres. The photocatalytic performances of these samples were evaluated for the photodegradation of rhodamine B (RhB) under UV-light irradiation. The as-prepared TiO₂ hollow nanospheres showed higher photocatalytic activity than the CuO and the CuO/TiO₂ hollow nanospheres. Effects of temperature and time for post-heat treatment of TiO₂ as well as initial RhB concentrations on the RhB photodegradation have also been studied. The results show that the TiO₂ hollow nanospheres have the good reusability as photocatalysts and are promising in waste water treatment.     

AgBr/Zn3(OH)2V2O7·2H2O可见光催化降解亚甲基蓝溶液

采用水热和沉淀两步合成法制备AgBr/Zn₃(OH)₂V₂O₇·2H₂O催化剂,研究其在可见光下降解亚甲基蓝溶液的性能,并考察催化剂用量、亚甲基蓝溶液初始浓度、pH值以及盐浓度对光催化性能的影响,评价AgBr/Zn₃(OH)₂V₂O₇·2H₂O催化剂的重复使用性能。结果表明,在前驱液pH为10、120 ℃水热10 h、Ag与Br物质的量比为0.20条件下制备的复合催化剂在可见光下反应120 min后,1.0 g·L^-1的催化剂对10 mg·L^-1的亚甲基蓝溶液脱色率达到85.2%。NaCl对亚甲基蓝的降解起抑制作用,Na₂SO₄对亚甲基蓝的降解起促进作用。催化剂重复使用4次后,光照120 min后的亚甲基蓝溶液脱色率可达66.4%。催化剂对不同初始浓度亚甲基蓝溶液的光催化降解符合一级动力学模型。     

Enhanced high-potential and elevated-temperature cycling stability of LiMn2O4 cathode by TiO2 modification for Li-ion battery

The surface of spinel LiMn₂O₄ was modified with TiO₂ by a simple sol–gel method to improve its electrochemical performance at elevated temperatures and higher working potentials. Compared with pristine LiMn₂O₄, surface-modification improved the cycling stability of the material. The capacity retention of TiO₂-modified LiMn₂O₄ was more than 85% after 60 cycles at high potential cycles between 3.0 and 4.8 V at room temperature and near to 90% after 30 cycles at elevated temperature of 55 °C at 1C charge–discharge rate. SEM studies shows that the surface morphology of TiO₂-modified LiMn₂O₄ was different from that of pristine LiMn₂O₄. Powder X-ray diffraction indicated that spinel was the only detected phase in TiO₂-modified LiMn₂O₄. Introduction of Ti into LiMn₂O₄ changed the electronic structures of the particle surface. Therefore a surface solid compound of LiTi_xMn_2−xO₄ may be formed on LiMn₂O₄. The improved electrochemical performance of surface-modified LiMn₂O₄ was attributed to the improved stability of crystalline structure and the higher Li⁺ conductivity.     

TiO2 optical coating layers for self-cleaning applications

TiO₂ films deposited by various coating techniques were investigated for self-cleaning applications. The optical coating layers of TiO₂ films prepared from a sol–gel precursor were deposited on glass substrates using spin coating, dip coating and screen printing techniques. Effects of film deposition techniques on crystal structure, microstructure, thickness, photocatalytic activity, hydrophilicity and optical properties of the films were investigated using XRD, AFM, SEM, surface profilometer, UV–vis spectrophotometer and contact angle measurement. Dip coating the TiO₂ optical film two and three times resulted in superhydrophilic surfaces. Increasing number of dipping times was found to increase the photocatalytic activity.     

Enhanced activity of metal oxide-doped Ga2O3–Al2O3 for NO reduction by propene

Effect of additives, In₂O₃, SnO₂, CoO, CuO and Ag, on the catalytic performance of Ga₂O₃–Al₂O₃ prepared by sol–gel method for the selective reduction of NO with propene in the presence of oxygen was studied. As for the reaction in the absence of H₂O, CoO, CuO and Ag showed good additive effect. When H₂O was added to the reaction gas, the activity of CoO-, CuO- and Ag-doped Ga₂O₃–Al₂O₃ was depressed considerably, while an intensifying effect of H₂O was observed for In₂O₃- and SnO₂-doped Ga₂O₃–Al₂O₃. Of several metal oxide additives, In₂O₃-doped Ga₂O₃–Al₂O₃ showed the highest activity for NO reduction by propene in the presence of H₂O. Kinetic studies on NO reduction over In₂O₃–Ga₂O₃–Al₂O₃ revealed that the rate-determining step in the absence of H₂O is the reaction of NO₂ formed on Ga₂O₃–Al₂O₃ with C₃H₆-derived species, whereas that in the presence of H₂O is the formation of C₃H₆-derived species. We presumed the reason for the promotional effect of H₂O as follows: the rate for the formation of C₃H₆-derived species in the presence of H₂O is sufficiently fast compared with that for the reaction of NO₂ with C₃H₆-derived species in the absence of H₂O. Although the retarding effect of SO₂ on the activity was observed for all of the catalysts, SnO₂–Ga₂O₃–Al₂O₃ showed still relatively high activity in the lower temperature region.     

N、Bi共掺杂的TiO_2可见光光催化剂的制备及其光催化性能

采用溶胶-凝胶法制备系列BixTi1-xO_2光催化剂以及N和Bi共掺杂Ti O_2光催化剂,采用XRD、UV-Vis、N2-物理吸附和TEM等对催化剂进行微观结构表征,以普通节能灯为光源,考察催化剂光催化氧化室内甲醛的性能。结果表明,在Bi掺杂的Ti O_2光催化剂体系中,Bi0.15Ti0.85O_2光催化剂催化降解甲醛效果最佳,400℃焙烧2.5 h,节能灯光照48 h,可将(1.05±0.05)mg·m-3甲醛降解至0.08 mg·m-3,甲醛转化率92.8%,达到室内空气质量标准。当N与Bi共掺杂时,节能灯光照24 h,Bi0.15Ti0.85O_2-N(0.2)光催化剂表现出最佳的光催化氧化降解甲醛性能,即可将甲醛由(1.05±0.05)mg·m-3降解至0.082 mg·m-3,甲醛转化率达92.0%,较Bi0.15Ti0.85O_2催化剂光催化效率提高50%。     

Structural peculiarities of TiO2 and Pt/TiO2 catalysts for the photocatalytic oxidation of aqueous solution of Acid Orange 7 Dye upon ultraviolet light

TiO₂ (anatase) with different microstructure was synthesized by thermal hydrolysis of the titanyl sulfate and studied by X-ray powder diffraction, high resolution transmission electron microscopy and UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The effect of titanium dioxide structure, regular or distorted, on the photocatalytic degradation of Acid Orange 7 Dye (AO7) in water upon ultraviolet light was studied. It was found that synthesized TiO₂ possesses a relatively high reactivity when illuminated but also show different adsorption in the dark. The relationship between these behaviors depends on the real structure of the catalysts. Catalysts with a perfect structural ordering formed after heating at temperature higher than 500 °C show better photocatalytic performance. Small amount of Pt added into the TiO₂ structure was found to improve further the catalyst reactivity. Pt-modified titania catalysts oxidize AO7 more efficiently than P-25 Degussa TiO₂. Doping effect of Pt on the structural and photocatalytic properties of the samples is discussed.     

Improvement of catalytic activity and sulfur-resistance of Ag/TiO2–Al2O3 for NO reduction with propene under lean burn conditions

Ag-based catalysts supported on various metal oxides, Al₂O₃, TiO₂, and TiO₂–Al₂O₃, were prepared by the sol–gel method. The effect of SO₂ on catalytic activity was investigated for NO reduction with propene under lean burn condition. The results showed the catalytic activities were greatly enhanced on Ag/TiO₂–Al₂O₃ in comparison to Ag/Al₂O₃ and Ag/TiO₂, especially in the low temperature region. Application of different characterization techniques revealed that the activity enhancement was correlated with the properties of the support material. Silver was highly dispersed over the amorphous system of TiO₂–Al₂O₃. NO₃⁻ rather than NO₂⁻ or NOx reacted with the carboxylate species to form CN or NCO. NO₂ was the predominant desorption species in the temperature programmed desorption (TPD) of NO on Ag/TiO₂–Al₂O₃. More amount of formate (HCOO⁻) and CN were generated on the Ag/TiO₂–Al₂O₃ catalyst than the Ag/Al₂O₃ catalyst, due to an increased number of Lewis acid sites. Sulfate species, resulted from SO₂ oxidation, played dual roles on catalytic activity. On aged samples, the slow decomposition of accumulated sulfate species on catalyst surface led to poor NO conversion due to the blockage of these species on active sites. On the other hand, catalytic activity was greatly enhanced in the low temperature region because of the enhanced intensity of Lewis acid site caused by the adsorbed sulfate species. The rate of sulfate accumulation on the Ag/TiO₂–Al₂O₃ system was relatively slow. As a consequence, the system showed superior capability for selective adsorption of NO and SO₂ toleration to the Ag/Al₂O₃ catalyst.     

Hydrodesulfurization activity of CoMo and NiMo supported on Al2O3–TiO2 for some model compounds and gas oils

Catalytic activities of Al₂O₃–TiO₂ supporting CoMo and NiMo sulfides (CoMoS and NiMoS) catalysts were examined in the transalkylation of isopropylbenzene and hydrogenation of naphthalene as well as the hydrodesulfurization (HDS) of model sulfur compounds, conventional gas oil (GO), and light cycle oil (LCO). Al₂O₃–TiO₂ supporting catalysts exhibited higher activities for these reactions except for the HDS of the gas oil than a reference Al₂O₃ supporting catalyst, indicating the correlation of these activities. Generally, more content of TiO₂ promoted the activities. Inferior activity of the catalyst for HDS of the gas oil is ascribed to its inferior activity for HDS of dibenzothiophene (DBT) in gas oil as well as in model solvent decane, while the refractory 4,6-dimethyldibenzothiophene (4,6-DMDBT) in gas oil as well as in decane was more desulfurized on the catalyst. Characteristic features of Al₂O₃–TiO₂ catalyst are discussed based on the paper results.