Lignocellulosic-derived catalysts for the selective oxidation of propane

Abstract: The formation of dispersed VPO phases on a lignocellulosic-based activated carbon results in a catalyst that is selective for the partial oxidation of propane, and stable under oxidizing conditions. The use of a stable activated carbon as a catalytic support for active VOx species during the partial oxidation of propane is described for the first time. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]