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Title: Two-step methane conversion to higher hydrocarbons: Comment on the relevance of metal-carbon bond strength

Journal Article · · Journal of Catalysis

Herein, data available in the literature for nonoxidative, two-step CH{sub 4} homologation over SiO{sub 2}-supported transition metals are analyzed according to the principle of Sabatier. Volcano plots are constructed which provide empirical evidence to support the hypothesis that the metal-carbon bond strength is pivotal to determine catalyst efficiency, chain-growth probability, and selectivity to C{sub 2}{sup +} hydrocarbons.

Research Organization:
CeraMem Corp., Waltham, MA (US)
OSTI ID:
20014527
Journal Information:
Journal of Catalysis, Vol. 189, Issue 1; Other Information: PBD: 1 Jan 2000; ISSN 0021-9517
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English