Hydroupgrading of Bio-Oil Over PtMg/KIT-6 Catalysts.

The objective of this study is to evaluate the catalytic potential of PtMg/Al-KIT-6 during the hydroupgrading of a mixture composed of C-C alkane as a model compound of bio-oil obtained by a hydrodeoxygenation of palm oil. Al-KIT-6 was prepared through a post-alumination method using KIT-6, after which platinum and magnesium precursors were impregnated onto the synthesized Al-KIT-6. PtMg/Al-KIT-6 catalysts were shown to have a well-arranged mesoporous structure, a large surface area, and a large pore size.