Methane - the Promising Career of a Humble Molecule

摘要/Abstract

摘要： Methane, CH4, here represents natural gas (NG) of which it is the main constituent. Routes of chemical utilisation of NG --- as opposed to energy usage --- are discussed. A main step is the conversion of NG to synthesis gas, a mixture of CO and H2. Simple molecules derived from synthesis gas, like methanol, can be further reacted to longer-chained hydrocarbons like propylene and other olefins and even to gasoline and diesel.

关键词: CH4, natural gas conversion, methanol, propylene, MTP, MtSynfuels

Abstract: Methane, CH4, here represents natural gas (NG) of which it is the main constituent. Routes of chemical utilisation of NG --- as opposed to energy usage --- are discussed. A main step is the conversion of NG to synthesis gas, a mixture of CO and H2. Simple molecules derived from synthesis gas, like methanol, can be further reacted to longer-chained hydrocarbons like propylene and other olefins and even to gasoline and diesel.

Key words: CH4, natural gas conversion, methanol, propylene, MTP, MtSynfuels

Serge Kioes;Waldemar Liebner. Methane - the Promising Career of a Humble Molecule[J]. 能源化学(英文), 2004, 13 (2): 71-78.

Serge Kioes;Waldemar Liebner. Methane - the Promising Career of a Humble Molecule[J]. Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2004, 13 (2): 71-78.

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