Conversion of methane into higher hydrocarbons on platinum

Research reveals that exposure of platinum to pure methane, followed by hydrogenation, can result in appreciable conversion to aliphatic hydrocarbons with up to six carbon atoms.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1991-08, Vol.352 (6338), p.789-790
Main Authors: BELGUED, M, PAREJA, P, AMARIGLIO, A, AMARIGLIO, H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aliphatic hydrocarbons
Atoms & subatomic particles
Chemistry
Exact sciences and technology
Gases
Kinetics and mechanisms
Methane
Organic chemistry
Platinum
Reactivity and mechanisms
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Summary:Research reveals that exposure of platinum to pure methane, followed by hydrogenation, can result in appreciable conversion to aliphatic hydrocarbons with up to six carbon atoms.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/352789a0