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Direct conversion of methane to methanol with zeolites: towards understanding the role of extra-framework d-block metal and zeolite framework type

Raynes, Samuel John; Shah, Meera Anoop; Taylor, Russell Alan

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Samuel John Raynes

Meera Anoop Shah



Abstract

The direct conversion of methane to methanol has been an active area of research for over a century, though a viable industrial process is yet to be realised. However, in the last three decades substantial progress has been made in the field through homogeneous and heterogeneous approaches. This perspective article explores the latest advances in the field of direct methane to methanol conversion by zeolites containing extraframework d-­‐block metals, focussing on first row, d-­‐ block metals. The article highlights the similarities and differences in the nature and formation of the active site, the mechanism of methane activation as well as mode of functionalisation, and where appropriate draws on understanding gained from theoretical studies. From the insight obtained into the different roles of the extra-­‐framework metal and zeolite framework we propose new areas of research which the authors believe will be of benefit to the field.

Citation

Raynes, S. J., Shah, M. A., & Taylor, R. A. (2019). Direct conversion of methane to methanol with zeolites: towards understanding the role of extra-framework d-block metal and zeolite framework type. Dalton Transactions, 48(28), 10364-10384. https://doi.org/10.1039/c9dt00922a

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date May 20, 2019
Online Publication Date May 23, 2019
Publication Date Jul 28, 2019
Deposit Date May 23, 2019
Publicly Available Date May 23, 2020
Journal Dalton Transactions
Print ISSN 1477-9226
Electronic ISSN 1477-9234
Publisher Royal Society of Chemistry
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 48
Issue 28
Pages 10364-10384
DOI https://doi.org/10.1039/c9dt00922a

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