Abstract
Vanadium-magnesium-oxides are among the most selective and active catalysts for the oxidative dehydrogenation of alkane. The selectivity for dehydrogenation depends strongly on the alkane, the Mg vanadate phase, the presence of modifiers, and to a lesser extent, the method of preparation. The results of studies on these variables are reviewed and discussed with respect to the current understanding of the nature of the active site and requirements for selective dehydrogenation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 105-116 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Applied Catalysis A: General |
Volume | 157 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 11 1997 |
Funding
Support of this work by the US Department of Energy, Basic Energy Sciences, Division of Chemical Sciences is gratefully acknowledged.
Keywords
- Alkane oxidation
- Oxidative dehydrogenation
- Selective oxidation of alkane
- Vanadium-magnesium-oxide
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Process Chemistry and Technology