Using 2-dicyanomethylene-3-cyano-4,5,5-trimethyl-2,5-dihydrofuran(TCF)as a near-infrared fluorescent chromophore,we designed and synthesized a TCF-based fluorescent probe TCF-NS by introducing 2,4-dinitrophenyl ether ...Using 2-dicyanomethylene-3-cyano-4,5,5-trimethyl-2,5-dihydrofuran(TCF)as a near-infrared fluorescent chromophore,we designed and synthesized a TCF-based fluorescent probe TCF-NS by introducing 2,4-dinitrophenyl ether as the recognized site for H_(2)S.The probe TCF-NS displayed a rapid-response fluorescent against H_(2)S with high sensitivity and selection but had no significant fluorescence response to other biothiols.Furthermore,TCF-NS was applied to sense H_(2)S in living cells successfully with minimized cytotoxicity and a large Stokes shift.展开更多
Objective Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide,with ischemic stroke accounting for 80%-85%of cases.Despite the prevalence,effective treatments remain scarce.The compelling evidence suggest that ...Objective Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide,with ischemic stroke accounting for 80%-85%of cases.Despite the prevalence,effective treatments remain scarce.The compelling evidence suggest that high concentrations of ATP in the brain post-stroke can trigger irreversible neuronal damage and necrosis,contributing to a range of neurocellular dysfunctions.Pyroptosis,a recently identified form of programmed cell death,is characterized by caspase-1 activation and the action of the Gasdermin D(GSDMD)protein family,leading to cell perforation and inflammatory death.Methods In this study,human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells were used to investigate the mechanisms of ATP-induced neurotoxicity and the protective effects of hydrogen sulfide(H_(2)S)against this toxicity through the antagonization of pyroptosis.We employed CCK-8 and LDH assays to assess cell viability.YO-PRO-1 fluorescent dyes and flow cytometry were conducted for detecting changes in cell membrane permeability.Western blot analysis was used to measure protein levels associated with cellular dysfunction.Results Our results indicate that high concentrations of ATP enhance cytotoxicity and increase cell membrane permeability in SH-SY5Y cells,that are mitigated by the H_(2)S donor NaHS.Furthermore,ATP was found to promote the activation of the NOD-like receptor pyrin domain-containing 1(NLRP-1),caspase-1,and the cleavage of GSDMD,with NaHS significantly attenuating these effects.Conclusion Our research suggests that H2S protects SH-SY5Y cells from ATP-induced neurotoxicity through a mechanism mediated by the NLRP1,caspase-1,and GSDMD pathway.展开更多
Preparation of highly active hydrodesulfurization catalysts is extremely meaningful for the sulfur removal from thiophene substances.In this work,commercial nano-Al_(2)O_(3)with mesoporous structure supported monometa...Preparation of highly active hydrodesulfurization catalysts is extremely meaningful for the sulfur removal from thiophene substances.In this work,commercial nano-Al_(2)O_(3)with mesoporous structure supported monometallic phosphide(NiP/Al_(2)O_(3)and MoP/Al_(2)O_(3))and bimetallic phosphide(NiMoP/Al_(2)O_(3)with various Ni/Mo molar ratio)catalysts are successfully prepared by temperature-programmed reduction.X-ray diffraction(XRD)result shows the Ni/Mo molar ratio affect the crystal phase in catalysts.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)characterizations co-confirm the interact between Ni and Mo elements in bimetallic phosphide.Catalyst evaluation in hydrodesulfurization of dibenzothiophene shows that bimetallic phosphide samples exhibit better catalytic performance than monometallic phosphide.62.1%conversion and 86.3%biphenyl selectivity with 30 h stability are achieved over NiMoP/Al_(2)O_(3)(Ni/Mo=1∶1)catalyst at 400℃under 3 MPa H_(2).All characterization results demonstrate that the improved activity of bimetallic phosphide owes to the Ni-Mo synergistic effect in NiMoP/Al_(2)O_(3)(Ni/Mo=1∶1)catalyst.This finding provides a guide to the design of bimetallic catalyst with synergistic effect.展开更多
The semiconductor photocatalysis are considered as one of the most promising candidates in hydrogen energy source and environmental remediation area.In this paper,flower-shaped SnS,is successfully combined on g-C,Ns,a...The semiconductor photocatalysis are considered as one of the most promising candidates in hydrogen energy source and environmental remediation area.In this paper,flower-shaped SnS,is successfully combined on g-C,Ns,and the well matching band structure successfully constitutes a new Type-II heterojunction.As expected,the photocatalytic hydrogen production experiment showed that the quantity of hydrogen produced on 5% SnS_(2)/C_(3)N_(5)was 922.5μmol/(g.h),which is 3.6 times higher than that of pure g-C_(3)N_(5).Meanwhile,in photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue,5%SnS2/C,Ns composite material can degrade 95% of contaminants within 40 min,showing good photocatalytic degradation performance.The mechanism study indicates that SnS_(2)/C_(3)N_(5)heterojunction improves the photogenerated charge migration rate and reduces the electron-hole recombination rate,and effectively improves the photocatalytic performance of g-C_(3)N_(5).This work provides a new idea for designing C,Ns-based heterojunctions with efficient hydrogen production and degradation performance.展开更多
Iron(Fe)nanoparticles and graphite(Gr)with different masses of bismuth trisulfide(Bi_(2)S_(3))were mixed by high-energy ball milling treatment to fabricate the corresponding composite iron anodes Bi_(2)S_(3)@Fe-Gr.The...Iron(Fe)nanoparticles and graphite(Gr)with different masses of bismuth trisulfide(Bi_(2)S_(3))were mixed by high-energy ball milling treatment to fabricate the corresponding composite iron anodes Bi_(2)S_(3)@Fe-Gr.The hydrogen evolution reaction and iron passivation process on these iron electrodes were investigated in alkaline and neutral solutions.The iron electrode Bi_(2)S_(3)-3@Fe-Gr(The additional amount of Bi_(2)S_(3)was 3 mg)revealed the strongest ability to inhibit hydrogen evolution among the iron electrodes of the present investigation,while the Bi_(2)S_(3)-6@Fe-Gr electrode(The additional amount of Bi_(2)S_(3)was 6 mg)delivered significant performance in inhibiting anodic passivation.This is because the high-energy ball milling process leads to the well-dispersion of Bi_(2)S_(3)and the changes in the surface of Fe nanoparticles,thereby slowing down the passivation of the iron electrode surface.展开更多
This paper is aimed to present a clean,inexpensive and sustainable method to synthesize high purity lithium sulfide(Li_(2)S)powder through hydrogen reduction of lithium sulfate(Li_(2)SO_(4)).A three-step reduction pro...This paper is aimed to present a clean,inexpensive and sustainable method to synthesize high purity lithium sulfide(Li_(2)S)powder through hydrogen reduction of lithium sulfate(Li_(2)SO_(4)).A three-step reduction process has been successfully developed to synthesize well-crystallized and single-phase Li_(2)S powder by investigating the melting,sintering and reduction behavior of the mixtures of Li_(2)SO_(4)-Li_(2)S.High purity alumina was found to be the most suitable crucible material for producing high purity Li_(2)S,because it was not attacked by the Li_(2)SO_(4)-Li_(2)S melt during heating,as compared with other materials,such as carbon,mullite,quartz,boron nitride and stainless steel.The use of synthesized LizS resulted in higher purity and substantially higher room temperature ionic conductivity(2.77 mS·cm^(-1))for the argyrodite sulfide electrolyte Li_(6)PS_(5)Cl than commercial Li_(2)S(1.12 mS·cm^(-1)).This novel method offers a great opportunity to produce battery grade Li_(2)S for sulfide solid electrolyte applications.展开更多
Proper utilization of the FeSO4·7H2O waste slag generated from TiO2 industry is an urgent need, and Fe3O4 particles are currently being widely used in the wastewater flocculation field. In this work, magnetite wa...Proper utilization of the FeSO4·7H2O waste slag generated from TiO2 industry is an urgent need, and Fe3O4 particles are currently being widely used in the wastewater flocculation field. In this work, magnetite was recovered from ferrous sulphate by a novel co-precipitation method with calcium hydroxide as the precipitant. Under optimum conditions, the obtained spherical magnetite particles are well crystallized with a Fe304 purity of 88.78%, but apt to aggregate with a median particle size of 1.83 μm. Magnetic measurement reveals the obtained Fe304 particles are soft magnetic with a saturation magnetization of 81.73 A-m2/kg. In addition, a highly crystallized gypsum co-product is obtained in blocky or irregular shape. Predictably, this study would provide additional opportunities for future application of low-cost Fe3O4 particles in water treatment field.展开更多
The easy acidification and high hydrogen sulfide (H2S) production during anaerobic digestion of macroalgae limited its application in biomethane production. In order to investigate the effects of ceramsite on methan...The easy acidification and high hydrogen sulfide (H2S) production during anaerobic digestion of macroalgae limited its application in biomethane production. In order to investigate the effects of ceramsite on methane and HzS productions during anaerobic digestion of macroalgae, batch experiments ofMacrocystis pyrifera were carried out. Four groups named C0, C1, C2 and C3 added with 0, 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5 g/g substrate of ceramsite, respectively, were studied and compared. The highest cumulative methane yield of 286.3 mL/g substrate is obtained in C2, which is 40.11% higher than that of CO. The cumulative HzS yields of C1, C2 and C3 are 32.67%, 44.66% and 53.21% lower than that of CO, respectively. Results indicate that ceramsite addition permits higher methane yields, shorter lag-phase time and lower HzS yields during anaerobic digestion of Macrocystispyrifera.展开更多
Transition metal sulfides(TMSs)-based materials have been extensively investigated as effective non-noble catalysts for various applications.However,the exploration of TMSs-based catalysts for hydrogenation of nitro c...Transition metal sulfides(TMSs)-based materials have been extensively investigated as effective non-noble catalysts for various applications.However,the exploration of TMSs-based catalysts for hydrogenation of nitro compounds is limited.Herein,CoSx/NC catalysts were prepared by solvothermal sulfurization of ZIF-67,followed by high-temperature annealing(300–600℃)under NH3 atmosphere.It was found that the structures and compositions of the as-prepared CoSx/NC can be readily tuned by varying the annealing temperature.Particularly,CoSx/NC-500,which possesses higher degree of S defects and larger specific surface areas,can achieve high conversion,selectivity and stability for catalytic reduction of nitro compounds into amines under mild reaction conditions.展开更多
Hydrogen sulfide in rural biogas was removed with liquid-phase catalytic oxidation.By using rare earth as catalyst,and sulfosalicylic acid as stabilizer,H2S purification efficiency could increase as high as 96%,and su...Hydrogen sulfide in rural biogas was removed with liquid-phase catalytic oxidation.By using rare earth as catalyst,and sulfosalicylic acid as stabilizer,H2S purification efficiency could increase as high as 96%,and sulfur capacity of the composite solution was about 3 g/L.The results show that purification efficiency was affected by catalyst addition,pH,experimental temperature,and sulfur capacity.The parameters effects on catalytic oxidation were studied,and the optimized conditions were that Fe3+ concentration 0.08 mg/L,reaction temperature 70°C,pH 9.0,with a absorption solution volume of 50 mL,a gas flow rate 200 mL/min,and H2S mass concentration of 1.58-2.02 mg/m3.展开更多
Producing methanol from coke oven gas(COG) is one of the important applications of COG. Removal of sulfur from COG is a key step of this process. Conversion and reaction kinetics over a commercial Fe-Mo/Al2O3 catalyst...Producing methanol from coke oven gas(COG) is one of the important applications of COG. Removal of sulfur from COG is a key step of this process. Conversion and reaction kinetics over a commercial Fe-Mo/Al2O3 catalyst(T-202) were studied in a continuous flow fixed bed reactor under pressures of 1.6-2.8 MPa, space time of 1.32-3.55 s and temperatures of 240-360 °C. Though the COG contains about 0.6 mol/mol H2, hydrogenation of CO and CO2 is not significant on this catalyst. The conversions of unsaturated hydrocarbons depend on their molecular structures. Diolefins and alkynes can be completely hydrogenated even at relatively low temperature and pressure. Olefins, in contrast, can only be progressively hydrogenated with increasing temperature and pressure. The hydrodesulfurization(HDS) of CS2 on this catalyst is easy. Complete conversion of CS2 was observed in the whole range of the conditions used in this work. The original COS in the COG can also be easily converted to a low level. However, its complete HDS is difficult due to the relatively high concentration of CO in the COG and due to the limitation of thermodynamics. H2 S can react with unsaturated hydrocarbons to form ethyl mercaptan and thiophene, which are then progressively hydrodesulfurized with increasing temperature and pressure. Based on the experimental observations, reaction kinetic models for the conversion of ethylene and sulfur-containing compounds were proposed; the values of the parameters in the models were obtained by regression of the experimental data.展开更多
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BK20241181)the State Key Laboratory of AnalyticalChemistry for Life Science,School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,Nanjing University(Grant No.SKLACLS2419)。
文摘Using 2-dicyanomethylene-3-cyano-4,5,5-trimethyl-2,5-dihydrofuran(TCF)as a near-infrared fluorescent chromophore,we designed and synthesized a TCF-based fluorescent probe TCF-NS by introducing 2,4-dinitrophenyl ether as the recognized site for H_(2)S.The probe TCF-NS displayed a rapid-response fluorescent against H_(2)S with high sensitivity and selection but had no significant fluorescence response to other biothiols.Furthermore,TCF-NS was applied to sense H_(2)S in living cells successfully with minimized cytotoxicity and a large Stokes shift.
文摘Objective Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide,with ischemic stroke accounting for 80%-85%of cases.Despite the prevalence,effective treatments remain scarce.The compelling evidence suggest that high concentrations of ATP in the brain post-stroke can trigger irreversible neuronal damage and necrosis,contributing to a range of neurocellular dysfunctions.Pyroptosis,a recently identified form of programmed cell death,is characterized by caspase-1 activation and the action of the Gasdermin D(GSDMD)protein family,leading to cell perforation and inflammatory death.Methods In this study,human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells were used to investigate the mechanisms of ATP-induced neurotoxicity and the protective effects of hydrogen sulfide(H_(2)S)against this toxicity through the antagonization of pyroptosis.We employed CCK-8 and LDH assays to assess cell viability.YO-PRO-1 fluorescent dyes and flow cytometry were conducted for detecting changes in cell membrane permeability.Western blot analysis was used to measure protein levels associated with cellular dysfunction.Results Our results indicate that high concentrations of ATP enhance cytotoxicity and increase cell membrane permeability in SH-SY5Y cells,that are mitigated by the H_(2)S donor NaHS.Furthermore,ATP was found to promote the activation of the NOD-like receptor pyrin domain-containing 1(NLRP-1),caspase-1,and the cleavage of GSDMD,with NaHS significantly attenuating these effects.Conclusion Our research suggests that H2S protects SH-SY5Y cells from ATP-induced neurotoxicity through a mechanism mediated by the NLRP1,caspase-1,and GSDMD pathway.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(22202093)the Scientific and Technological Innovation Youth Talent Team of Shanxi Province(202204051001005)。
文摘Preparation of highly active hydrodesulfurization catalysts is extremely meaningful for the sulfur removal from thiophene substances.In this work,commercial nano-Al_(2)O_(3)with mesoporous structure supported monometallic phosphide(NiP/Al_(2)O_(3)and MoP/Al_(2)O_(3))and bimetallic phosphide(NiMoP/Al_(2)O_(3)with various Ni/Mo molar ratio)catalysts are successfully prepared by temperature-programmed reduction.X-ray diffraction(XRD)result shows the Ni/Mo molar ratio affect the crystal phase in catalysts.Scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)characterizations co-confirm the interact between Ni and Mo elements in bimetallic phosphide.Catalyst evaluation in hydrodesulfurization of dibenzothiophene shows that bimetallic phosphide samples exhibit better catalytic performance than monometallic phosphide.62.1%conversion and 86.3%biphenyl selectivity with 30 h stability are achieved over NiMoP/Al_(2)O_(3)(Ni/Mo=1∶1)catalyst at 400℃under 3 MPa H_(2).All characterization results demonstrate that the improved activity of bimetallic phosphide owes to the Ni-Mo synergistic effect in NiMoP/Al_(2)O_(3)(Ni/Mo=1∶1)catalyst.This finding provides a guide to the design of bimetallic catalyst with synergistic effect.
基金This project was supported by the Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(202303021221058)。
文摘The semiconductor photocatalysis are considered as one of the most promising candidates in hydrogen energy source and environmental remediation area.In this paper,flower-shaped SnS,is successfully combined on g-C,Ns,and the well matching band structure successfully constitutes a new Type-II heterojunction.As expected,the photocatalytic hydrogen production experiment showed that the quantity of hydrogen produced on 5% SnS_(2)/C_(3)N_(5)was 922.5μmol/(g.h),which is 3.6 times higher than that of pure g-C_(3)N_(5).Meanwhile,in photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue,5%SnS2/C,Ns composite material can degrade 95% of contaminants within 40 min,showing good photocatalytic degradation performance.The mechanism study indicates that SnS_(2)/C_(3)N_(5)heterojunction improves the photogenerated charge migration rate and reduces the electron-hole recombination rate,and effectively improves the photocatalytic performance of g-C_(3)N_(5).This work provides a new idea for designing C,Ns-based heterojunctions with efficient hydrogen production and degradation performance.
文摘Iron(Fe)nanoparticles and graphite(Gr)with different masses of bismuth trisulfide(Bi_(2)S_(3))were mixed by high-energy ball milling treatment to fabricate the corresponding composite iron anodes Bi_(2)S_(3)@Fe-Gr.The hydrogen evolution reaction and iron passivation process on these iron electrodes were investigated in alkaline and neutral solutions.The iron electrode Bi_(2)S_(3)-3@Fe-Gr(The additional amount of Bi_(2)S_(3)was 3 mg)revealed the strongest ability to inhibit hydrogen evolution among the iron electrodes of the present investigation,while the Bi_(2)S_(3)-6@Fe-Gr electrode(The additional amount of Bi_(2)S_(3)was 6 mg)delivered significant performance in inhibiting anodic passivation.This is because the high-energy ball milling process leads to the well-dispersion of Bi_(2)S_(3)and the changes in the surface of Fe nanoparticles,thereby slowing down the passivation of the iron electrode surface.
基金Fiscal Year 2023-2024 High-Level and Growth Research and Development Subsidy for supporting the research and development activities for small and medium-size enterprise(SMEs),which is administered by Chiba Industry Advancement Center(Grant No.2066 and 2027)。
文摘This paper is aimed to present a clean,inexpensive and sustainable method to synthesize high purity lithium sulfide(Li_(2)S)powder through hydrogen reduction of lithium sulfate(Li_(2)SO_(4)).A three-step reduction process has been successfully developed to synthesize well-crystallized and single-phase Li_(2)S powder by investigating the melting,sintering and reduction behavior of the mixtures of Li_(2)SO_(4)-Li_(2)S.High purity alumina was found to be the most suitable crucible material for producing high purity Li_(2)S,because it was not attacked by the Li_(2)SO_(4)-Li_(2)S melt during heating,as compared with other materials,such as carbon,mullite,quartz,boron nitride and stainless steel.The use of synthesized LizS resulted in higher purity and substantially higher room temperature ionic conductivity(2.77 mS·cm^(-1))for the argyrodite sulfide electrolyte Li_(6)PS_(5)Cl than commercial Li_(2)S(1.12 mS·cm^(-1)).This novel method offers a great opportunity to produce battery grade Li_(2)S for sulfide solid electrolyte applications.
基金Project(2013A090100013)supported by the Special Project on the Integration of Industry,Education and Research of Guangdong Province,ChinaProject(201407300993)supported by the High-Tech Research and Development Program of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,China
文摘Proper utilization of the FeSO4·7H2O waste slag generated from TiO2 industry is an urgent need, and Fe3O4 particles are currently being widely used in the wastewater flocculation field. In this work, magnetite was recovered from ferrous sulphate by a novel co-precipitation method with calcium hydroxide as the precipitant. Under optimum conditions, the obtained spherical magnetite particles are well crystallized with a Fe304 purity of 88.78%, but apt to aggregate with a median particle size of 1.83 μm. Magnetic measurement reveals the obtained Fe304 particles are soft magnetic with a saturation magnetization of 81.73 A-m2/kg. In addition, a highly crystallized gypsum co-product is obtained in blocky or irregular shape. Predictably, this study would provide additional opportunities for future application of low-cost Fe3O4 particles in water treatment field.
基金Project(2014BAC31B01)supported by the National Science&Technology Support during the 12th Five-Year Plan Period,ChinaProjects(2015GSF117016,2015GSF115037)supported by the Key Research&Development Project of Shandong Province,China
文摘The easy acidification and high hydrogen sulfide (H2S) production during anaerobic digestion of macroalgae limited its application in biomethane production. In order to investigate the effects of ceramsite on methane and HzS productions during anaerobic digestion of macroalgae, batch experiments ofMacrocystis pyrifera were carried out. Four groups named C0, C1, C2 and C3 added with 0, 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5 g/g substrate of ceramsite, respectively, were studied and compared. The highest cumulative methane yield of 286.3 mL/g substrate is obtained in C2, which is 40.11% higher than that of CO. The cumulative HzS yields of C1, C2 and C3 are 32.67%, 44.66% and 53.21% lower than that of CO, respectively. Results indicate that ceramsite addition permits higher methane yields, shorter lag-phase time and lower HzS yields during anaerobic digestion of Macrocystispyrifera.
基金Projects(21636010,21878342)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2019JJ50758)supported by the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China+1 种基金Project(2019TP1001)supported by the Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Plan Project of ChinaProject(CX20190097)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China。
文摘Transition metal sulfides(TMSs)-based materials have been extensively investigated as effective non-noble catalysts for various applications.However,the exploration of TMSs-based catalysts for hydrogenation of nitro compounds is limited.Herein,CoSx/NC catalysts were prepared by solvothermal sulfurization of ZIF-67,followed by high-temperature annealing(300–600℃)under NH3 atmosphere.It was found that the structures and compositions of the as-prepared CoSx/NC can be readily tuned by varying the annealing temperature.Particularly,CoSx/NC-500,which possesses higher degree of S defects and larger specific surface areas,can achieve high conversion,selectivity and stability for catalytic reduction of nitro compounds into amines under mild reaction conditions.
基金Project(2008ZX07105-002) supported by the Erhai Lake Project of National Science and Technology Major Project in the 11th Five years Plan of China
文摘Hydrogen sulfide in rural biogas was removed with liquid-phase catalytic oxidation.By using rare earth as catalyst,and sulfosalicylic acid as stabilizer,H2S purification efficiency could increase as high as 96%,and sulfur capacity of the composite solution was about 3 g/L.The results show that purification efficiency was affected by catalyst addition,pH,experimental temperature,and sulfur capacity.The parameters effects on catalytic oxidation were studied,and the optimized conditions were that Fe3+ concentration 0.08 mg/L,reaction temperature 70°C,pH 9.0,with a absorption solution volume of 50 mL,a gas flow rate 200 mL/min,and H2S mass concentration of 1.58-2.02 mg/m3.
文摘Producing methanol from coke oven gas(COG) is one of the important applications of COG. Removal of sulfur from COG is a key step of this process. Conversion and reaction kinetics over a commercial Fe-Mo/Al2O3 catalyst(T-202) were studied in a continuous flow fixed bed reactor under pressures of 1.6-2.8 MPa, space time of 1.32-3.55 s and temperatures of 240-360 °C. Though the COG contains about 0.6 mol/mol H2, hydrogenation of CO and CO2 is not significant on this catalyst. The conversions of unsaturated hydrocarbons depend on their molecular structures. Diolefins and alkynes can be completely hydrogenated even at relatively low temperature and pressure. Olefins, in contrast, can only be progressively hydrogenated with increasing temperature and pressure. The hydrodesulfurization(HDS) of CS2 on this catalyst is easy. Complete conversion of CS2 was observed in the whole range of the conditions used in this work. The original COS in the COG can also be easily converted to a low level. However, its complete HDS is difficult due to the relatively high concentration of CO in the COG and due to the limitation of thermodynamics. H2 S can react with unsaturated hydrocarbons to form ethyl mercaptan and thiophene, which are then progressively hydrodesulfurized with increasing temperature and pressure. Based on the experimental observations, reaction kinetic models for the conversion of ethylene and sulfur-containing compounds were proposed; the values of the parameters in the models were obtained by regression of the experimental data.