Research on the nanocrystal FeVxOy catalysts for new reaction from propane to propylene and CO

- The new reaction from propane to C3H6 and CO has been proposed in this paper.
- The catalysts restrain the formation of CO2 and increase the selectivity of CO.
- The FeVO4 (isolated VO4 species) may be the phase structure of high selectivity.
- The suitable acid sites on the catalysts are in favour of the reaction.