Catalytic Conversion of Methane at Low Temperatures: A Critical Review

Yipei Chen, Xueliang Mu, Xiang Luo, Kaiqi Shi, Gang Yang, Tao Wu

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Abstract

The current study reviews the recent development in the direct conversion of methane into syngas, methanol, light olefins, and aromatic compounds. For syngas production, nickel-based catalysts are considered as a good choice. Methane conversion (84%) is achieved with nearly no coke formation when the 7% Ni-1%Au/Al2O3 catalyst is used in the steam reforming of methane (SRM), whereas for dry reforming of methane (DRM), a methane conversion of 17.9% and CO2 conversion of 23.1% are found for 10%Ni/ZrOx MnOx/SiO2 operated at 500 °C. The progress of direct conversion of methane to methanol is also summarized with an insight into its selectivity and/or conversion, which shows that in liquid-phase heterogeneous systems, high selectivity (>80%) can be achieved at 50 °C, but the conversion is low. The latest development of non-oxidative coupling of methane (NOCM) and oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) for the production of olefins is also reviewed. The Mn2O3–TiO2–Na2WO4/SiO2 catalyst is reported to show the high C2 yield (22%) and a high selectivity toward C2 (62%) during the OCM at 650 °C. For NOCM, 98% selectivity of ethane can be achieved when a tantalum hydride catalyst supported on silica is used. In addition, the Mo-based catalysts are the most suitable for the preparation of aromatic compounds from methane.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1900750
JournalEnergy Technology
Volume8
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2020

Keywords

  • catalysis
  • catalytic conversion
  • direct-methane-to-methanol
  • low temperatures
  • methane

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Energy

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