Abstract: Disclosed are a hydrogenation catalyst, a preparation method for same, and applications thereof. Also disclosed is a hydrogenation reaction method employing the hydrogenation catalyst. The hydrogenation catalyst of the present invention comprises a binding agent and an active component. The active component comprises nickel and a group VIB metal element. The binding agent comprises zirconium oxide and aluminum oxide. The catalyst of the present invention has nickel serving as the main active ingredient and is inexpensive. Moreover, the catalyst of the present invention exhibits an increased catalytic activity in a hydrogenation reaction of phenolic compounds and specifically provides an increased low-temperature reaction activity. The catalyst of the present invention is applicable in a continuous production process, thus implementing the continuous production of a hydrogenated bisphenol A product and providing the product with high and stable quality.

Abstract: Disclosed are hydrogenation catalysts and a method for a benzoic acid hydrogenation reaction. The hydrogenation catalysts comprise a carrier, and an active component, an auxiliary component, and an alkali metal element that are loaded on the carrier. The active component is ruthenium. The auxiliary component is one or two or more of nickel, iron and cobalt. The method for the hydrogenation reaction comprises a first hydrogenation step and a second hydrogenation step. A first hydrogenation catalyst and a second hydrogenation catalyst are the hydrogenation catalyst. The hydrogenation catalysts according to the present invention have high catalytic activity at a low temperature, and can react under relatively mild reaction conditions. The hydrogenation reaction method according to the present invention can implement the continuous and stable operation of a device, and meets industrial-scale operation requirements.