PETR 161 |
| Since 2004, UOP LLC has been investigating the direct conversion of methane to methanol derivatives as part of a NIST-ATP cost-shared program. A multidisciplinary approach combining catalyst preparation and testing, advanced characterization and molecular modeling has resulted in a promising low temperature, liquid phase pathway for methane utilization. The reaction uses hydrogen peroxide to oxidize methane in acidic solvents with palladium or copper salts as catalyst to produce the methyl ester corresponding to the acid solvent. A series of Design of Experiments (DOE) studies have been conducted to understand and optimize the catalyst and process variables associated with this potentially valuable transformation. Various aspects of this work will be presented. |
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Chemistry of Petroleum and Emerging Technologies
1:30 PM-3:50 PM, Thursday, 14 September 2006 Palace -- Presidio Room, Oral
Division of Petroleum Chemistry |