Preparation of MoVTe(Sb)Nb mixed oxide catalysts using a slurry method for selective oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane

Bulk MoVTeNb mixed oxide catalysts, prepared using a traditional slurry method, present highly active and selective for oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane. The orthorhombic M1 phase identified in the catalysts has been shown to be the most active in ethane activation and the most selective for ethene formation.