| abstract |
A process for preparing a mixed metal oxide catalyst suitable for the partial oxidation of alkanes, alkenes, and mixtures thereof, the method comprising: providing an aqueous aerosol of one or more metal oxide catalyst precursors; And irradiating the aqueous aerosol of the at least one metal oxide catalyst precursor with microwave energy. Optionally, to further improve catalyst performance characteristics, the catalyst can be further modified using one or more chemical treatments, one or more physical treatments, and a combination of one or more chemical and physical treatments. |