Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Methane to Methanol
Invention type: Technology
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Case number: #18796
Disclosed are methods for the electrochemical oxidation of a C—H bond in a compound to give a C—O bond or C—S bond. The oxidation of methane to methanol is described, as well as an electrochemical cell for performing the reaction.
Researchers
Yogesh Surendranath
/ Matthew O'Reilly
Departments: Department of Chemistry
Technology Areas: Chemicals & Materials: Catalysis & Synthesis / Energy & Distribution: Distribution, Electrochemical Devices, Energy Storage, Hydrocarbons / Environmental Engineering: Sustainability & Recycling
Impact Areas: Sustainable Future
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electrochemical oxidation of aliphatic and aromatic compounds
United States of America | Granted | 11,136,678
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