Catalytic process for controlled oxidation of methane using microwaves for the synthesis of ethane and ethylene and catalysts used in this process
US5411649A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 1993 |
| Grant date | May 2, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/52
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Catalytic process for controlled oxidation of methane using microwaves, characterized in that it makes use of a catalyst exhibiting in its structure electrical charge defects and geometric deformations enabling it to absorb electromagnetic energy, or microwaves, under the effect of an electromagnetic field.
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