Iron phosphate nanoparticle catalyst for direct oxidation of methane into formaldehyde: effect of surface redox and acid–base properties
Aoi Matsuda, Haruka Tateno, Keigo Kamata, Masahiko Hara
Abstract
The surface redox and the weakly basic properties of FePO 4 nanoparticles would contribute to the selective CH 4 oxidation to HCHO and the suppression of over-oxidation, respectively.
Topics & Concepts
RedoxCatalysisFormaldehydeChemistryNanoparticleAnaerobic oxidation of methaneBase (topology)Inorganic chemistryPhosphateCatalytic oxidationMethaneChemical engineeringPhotochemistryOrganic chemistryMathematicsEngineeringMathematical analysisCatalytic Processes in Materials ScienceCatalysis and Oxidation ReactionsCatalysts for Methane Reforming