THE CATALYSTS ACTIVE AND SELECTIVE IN OXIDATIVE COUPLING OF METHANE

Abstract

Abstract Active and selective catalysts in oxidative coupling of methane were looked for over many metal oxides (25 oxides). In general, the oxides of rare earth elements showed higher C2-sel ectiviti.es than 75%. Among the metal oxides tested, Sm2O3 was the most active and selective catalyst in the formation of C2-compounds (selectivity 93%).