Activation and Catalysis of Methane over Metal-Organic Framework Materials.

ABSTRACT: Methane (CH₄), which is the main component of natural gas, is an abundant and widely available carbon resource. However, CH₄ has a low energy density of only 36 kJ L^-1 under ambient conditions, which is significantly lower than that of gasoline (ca. 34 MJ L^-1). The activation and catalytic conversion of CH₄ into value-added chemicals [e.g., methanol (CH₃OH), which has an energy density of ca. 17 MJ L^-1], can effectively lift its energy density. However, this conversion is highly challenging due to the inert nature of CH₄, characterized by its strong C-H bonds and high stability. Consequently, the development of efficient materials that can optimize the binding and activation pathway

SUBMITTER: An B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11773449 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature