Studies Towards a Mechanistic Insight in to the Activation of n-Paraffins Using Vanaidum Supported on Alkaline Earth Metal Hydroxyapatites

The objective of this investigation was to determine the effect of vanadium loading, acidic and basic sites of vanadium supported on hydroxyapatite catalysts and hydrocarbon to oxygen ratio on the pathways of the product formation from the activation of n-octane.