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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 dateOct 4, 1993
Grant dateMay 2, 1995
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Expiry dateOct 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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