Excellent effect of lithium-doped sulfated zirconia catalysts for oxidative coupling of methane to give ethene and ethane

Abstract

Li-doped sulfated zirconia catalysts are found to be effective for oxidative coupling of methane; ca. 80% C₂ selectivity is attained at 1073 K with 43% CH₄ conversion.

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