Recent Advances in the Use of Controlled Nanocatalysts in Methane Conversion Reactions
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Controlled Nanocatalysts: A Comprehensive Overview
3. Methane Activation Strategies
4. Reaction Mechanisms and Kinetics of Methane in Sustainable Energy Production
4.1. Methane-to-Methanol
4.2. Oxidative Coupling of Methane (OCM)
4.3. Steam Reforming of Methane
4.4. Dry Reforming of Methane
4.5. Electrochemical Direct Partial Oxidation of Methane
4.6. Photocatalytic Direct Partial Oxidation of Methane
5. Comparative Analysis with Traditional Catalysts
6. Conclusions: Challenges and Future Perspectives
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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e Silva, F.A.; Rodrigues, T.S. Recent Advances in the Use of Controlled Nanocatalysts in Methane Conversion Reactions. Methane 2024, 3, 359-379. https://doi.org/10.3390/methane3020020
e Silva FA, Rodrigues TS. Recent Advances in the Use of Controlled Nanocatalysts in Methane Conversion Reactions. Methane. 2024; 3(2):359-379. https://doi.org/10.3390/methane3020020
Chicago/Turabian Stylee Silva, Felipe Anchieta, and Thenner Silva Rodrigues. 2024. "Recent Advances in the Use of Controlled Nanocatalysts in Methane Conversion Reactions" Methane 3, no. 2: 359-379. https://doi.org/10.3390/methane3020020