Strategies for the Direct Catalytic Valorization of Methane Using Heterogeneous Catalysis

Challenges and Opportunities

Journal Article (2016)
Author(s)

Alma I. Olivos-Suarez (TU Delft - ChemE/Catalysis Engineering)

A. Szecsenyi (Eindhoven University of Technology, TU Delft - ChemE/Catalysis Engineering)

Emiel J M Hensen (Eindhoven University of Technology)

Javier Ruiz-Martinez (AkzoNobel, Universiteit Utrecht)

Evgeny A. Pidko (Eindhoven University of Technology)

J. Gascon (TU Delft - ChemE/Catalysis Engineering)

DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1021/acscatal.6b00428 Final published version
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Publication Year
2016
Language
English
Journal title
ACS Catalysis
Issue number
5
Volume number
6
Pages (from-to)
2965-2981
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Abstract

In this Perspective, we highlight the main challenges to be addressed in the development of heterogeneous catalysts for the direct functionalization of methane. Along with our personal view on current developments in this field, we outline the main mechanistic, engineering, and catalyst design issues that have hampered implementation of new technologies and highlight possible paths to overcome these problems.