Microporous molecular sieves of type Y, Beta, ZSM-5, ZSM-12 and ZSM-35, and mesoporous molecular sieves of type MCM-41 and MCM-48, and these sieves modified with triethanolamine and ethylenediamine were obtained and characterized by XRD, FTIR, TGA and nitrogen adsorption. The adsorption tests were performed by the gravimetric method under a stream of CO2 at ambient temperature and pressure. The adsorbents studied showed maximum adsorption capacity of carbon dioxide in the range of 13.1 to 85.5 mg of CO2 per gram of adsorbent.

Textural and catalytic properties of nickel, palladium or titanium oxides supported on MCM-41 materials were evaluated in this paper. The results indicated that the MCM-41 material with well defined and highly ordered hexagonal structure was obtained. After metal ions impregnation and calcinations, the structure of MCM-41 was preserved and formed metallic oxide particles, however the decreased of surface area of these structures occurred. The catalysts studied showed maximum conversion levels of dibenzothiophene in the range of 50-65%.