This invention discloses a method for preparing an
alumina support, belonging to the field of
catalyst support technology. Addressing the shortcomings of existing
alumina supports, such as difficulty in synergistically improving pore volume and strength, and poor hydrothermal stability, this invention uses
boehmite as
raw material and silk
fibroin as a biomimetic template. The process involves solution preparation,
sol-gel, template addition, molding,
drying, and segmented
calcination to obtain the product. The core innovation lies in utilizing the dual-structure characteristics of β-sheet crystalline and amorphous regions of silk
fibroin, combined with the synergistic effect of selective β-sheet
induction treatment and segmented
calcination, to construct a hierarchical pore structure and strengthen the support framework. The resulting support has a pore volume of 1.2-1.8 mL / g, a lateral
compressive strength of 220-350 N / cm, and after aging in steam at 800℃ for 12 h, a specific surface area and pore volume
retention rate of ≥80% and ≥85%, respectively, overcoming the limitations of traditional techniques. This method is simple, compatible with existing production lines, and the product is suitable for harsh conditions such as heavy oil hydrogenation, showing broad application prospects.