| abstract |
Processes for preparing mixed metal oxide catalysts suitable for partial oxidation of alkanes, alkenes and mixtures thereof, where in the processes comprise the steps of: providing an aqueous aerosol of one or more metal oxide catalyst precursors; and irradiating the aqueous aerosol of one or more metal oxide catalyst precursors with microwave energy. Optionally, the catalyst may he further modified using one or more chemical treatments, one or more physical treatments and one or more combinations of chemical and physical treatments, to further improve catalyst performance characteristics. |