Mixed oxide catalyst for the oxidative coupling of methane
US11091410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/52
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A mixed oxide catalyst for the oxidative coupling of methane can include a catalyst with the formula AaBbCcDdOx, wherein: element A is selected from alkaline earth metals; elements B and C are selected from rare earth metals, and wherein elements B and C are different rare earth metals; the oxide of at least one of A, B, C, and D has basic properties; the oxide of at least one of A, B, C, and D has redox properties; and elements A, B, C, and D are selected to create a synergistic effect whereby the catalytic material provides a methane conversion of greater than or equal to 15% and a C2+ selectivity of greater than or equal to 70%. Systems and methods can include contacting the catalyst with methane and oxygen and purifying or collecting C2+ products.
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