Methane to methanol conversion - Compatibility study of using ionic liquids as novel reaction media

  • William A. Goddard

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Abstract

Interactions of methane and methanol with various ionic liquids in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid and/or Pt-based catalysts are investigated both experimentally and theoretically. As preliminary efforts of developing the low-temperature and highselectivity CH4-to-CH3OH homogeneously catalyzed conversion system, solubility and stability between the oxidant (H2SO4), the catalyst ((bpym)PtCl2) and the media (ammonium, phosphonium, imidazolium, and pyridinium based ionic liquids) have been systematically studied. In addition to those commercially available ionic liquids, a series of new media with modified cations are designed and synthesized, showing improved stability in strong acid. Fundamentals of the interaction mechanisms are further understood using molecular simulation techniques at the atomic level.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2005 AIChE Spring National Meeting, Conference Proceedings
Pages243
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 29 Jul 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event2005 AIChE Spring National Meeting - Atlanta, GA, United States
Duration: 10 Apr 200514 Apr 2005

Publication series

Name2005 AIChE Spring National Meeting, Conference Proceedings

Conference

Conference2005 AIChE Spring National Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta, GA
Period10/04/0514/04/05

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