Strategies for the direct catalytic valorization of methane using heterogeneous catalysis: challenges and opportunities

by A.I. Olivos-Suarez, A. Szécsényi, E. J. M. Hensen, J. Ruiz-Martinez, E. A. Pidko, J. Gascon

Year: 2016 ISSN: DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.6b00428

Bibliography

A.I. Olivos-Suarez, A. Szécsényi, E. J. M. Hensen, J. Ruiz-Martinez, E. A. Pidko, J. Gascon, ACS Catal 6 (2016) 2965-2981, Strategies for the direct catalytic valorization of methane using heterogeneous catalysis: challenges and opportunities

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.

Keywords

Alkane functionalization C−H bond activation Heterogeneous Catalysis Methane activation Methane valorization Radical rebound mechanism Reaction mechanism