Copper-exchanged large-port and small-port mordenite (MOR) for methane-to-methanol conversion. Issue 49 (20th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Knorpp, Amy J.; Pinar, Ana B.; Newton, Mark A.; Li, Teng; Calbry-Muzyka, Adelaide; van Bokhoven, Jeroen A.
• Is Part Of: RSC advances. Volume 11:Issue 49(2021)
• Page Start: 31058
• Page End: 31061
• Publication Date: 2021-09-20
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540.5
• DOI: 10.1039/d1ra04643h
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2046-2069

Abstract

Abstract : The synthesis and selection of large-port mordenite is critical for optimizing productivity for the direct conversion of methane to methanol. Abstract : Zeolite mordenite (MOR) is one of the most studied zeolites for the stepwise direct conversion of methane to methanol, but it also can exist in two forms: large port and small port. Here we report that the synthesis and selection of the parent mordenite is critical for optimizing productivity, and that large-port mordenite outperforms small-port mordenite for the stepwise conversion of methane to methanol.