Selective Electro-Oxidation of Methane to Methanol at Room Temperature Using a Flow Reactor

Muhammad  Mustapha Adam; Basheer Chanbasha

doi:10.1039/d5cc07012k

January 1, 2026Chemical Communications

Selective Electro-Oxidation of Methane to Methanol at Room Temperature Using a Flow Reactor

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The research aims to explore a method for converting methane into methanol using an electrocatalytic process.
Utilized α-Fe2O3 catalyst on graphite felt electrode
Employed a flow-cell reactor for the electro-oxidation process
Conducted experiments at room temperature
Successfully converted methane to methanol
Achieved the reaction at room temperature
Demonstrated efficiency of α-Fe2O3 as an electrocatalyst

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This research demonstrates selective electro-oxidation of methane to methanol in a flow reactor, indicating a sustainable approach for chemical production.

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Converting methane to value-added chemicals is desirable for sustainable chemical production. Here, an α-Fe2O3 catalyst sprayed onto a graphite felt electrode was used as an electrocatalyst in a flow-cell reactor...

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