Acid etching boosting low-temperature catalytic performance for propane oxidation over Mn-based spinel oxide catalyst

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• Catalytic performance improves significantly with acid etching, enhancing propane oxidation efficiency.
• A notable increase in propane conversion rates was observed, achieving up to 30% higher performance at low temperatures.
• Analysis of manganese oxide spinel catalysts shows that acid etching optimizes surface properties essential for reactions.
• The findings highlight the potential for improved catalytic processes, particularly in low-energy environments.