Process for the conversion of methane
Abstract
A process for the facile two-step synthesis of methanol from methane is disclosed. In accordance with the invention, an appropriate combination of initiator and reaction medium is employed to achieve methane conversion in very high selectivity and yield under near-ambient temperature.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- The Penn State Research Foundation, University Park, PA (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1531516
- Patent Number(s):
- 7119226
- Application Number:
- 11/105,245
- Assignee:
- The Penn State Research Foundation (University Park, PA)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
-
C - CHEMISTRY C07 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY C07C - ACYCLIC OR CARBOCYCLIC COMPOUNDS
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-03ER86160
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2005-04-13
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Citation Formats
Sen, Ayusman, and Lin, Minren. Process for the conversion of methane. United States: N. p., 2006.
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"Process for the conversion of methane". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1531516.
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