Formation of Methane Hydrate in the Presence of Natural and Synthetic Nanoparticles.

ABSTRACT: Natural gas hydrates occur widely on the ocean-bed and in permafrost regions, and have potential as an untapped energy resource. Their formation and growth, however, poses major problems for the energy sector due to their tendency to block oil and gas pipelines, whereas their melting is viewed as a potential contributor to climate change. Although recent advances have been made in understanding bulk methane hydrate formation, the effect of impurity particles, which are always present under conditions relevant to industry and the environment, remains an open question. Here we present results from neutron scattering experiments and molecular dynamics simulations that show that the formation of methane hydrate is insensitive to the addition of a wide range of impurity particles. Our analysis

SUBMITTER: Cox SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5860788 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature