화학공학소재연구정보센터
홈 로그인 로그아웃 연락처 사이트맵
Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Vol.37, 1-13, May, 2016
DOI10.1016/j.jiec.2016.03.027  Export Citation
Revisiting the oxidative coupling of methane to ethylene in the golden period of shale gas: A review
Ahmad Galadima1, and Oki Muraza1, 2, †
  • 1Center of Research Excellence in Nanotechnology, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
  • 2Chemical Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Catalytic upgrading of methane in natural gas and/or shale gas via oxidative methane coupling (OMC) is an important option tailored by industry for meeting the global ethylene demand. The paper carefully captured and analyzed recent literature on the progress made regarding the OMC reaction. The review covers issues related to the catalytic strategies adopted for enhancing methane conversion, improving ethylene yield and lowering the reaction temperatures. The potentials and challenges of shale gas as an alternative to natural gas for the OMC process were adequately highlighted.
Keywords:Shale gas;Oxidative methane coupling;Methane-to-ethylene;Catalysts;Nanowires
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