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Ballarini, N., Cavani, F., Cortelli, C. et al. VPO catalyst for n-butane oxidation to maleic anhydride: A goal achieved, or a still open challenge?. Top Catal 38, 147–156 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-006-0080-z
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