Highly selective photocatalytic conversion of methane to liquid oxygenates over silicomolybdic-acid/TiO<sub>2</sub>under mild conditions
Zongwei Sun, Chunling Wang, Yun Hang Hu
Abstract
H<sub>4</sub>SiMo<sub>12</sub>O<sub>40</sub>/TiO<sub>2</sub>was demonstrated to be an excellent catalyst for photocatalytic methane oxidation to liquid oxygenates. This provides the first successful example of polyoxometalate-based catalysts for photocatalytic methane conversion.
Topics & Concepts
OxygenatePhotocatalysisMethaneCatalysisPolyoxometalateMaterials scienceInorganic chemistryChemical engineeringChemistryPhotochemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringPolyoxometalates: Synthesis and ApplicationsMetal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and ApplicationsCatalysis and Oxidation Reactions