Progress in Nonoxidative Dehydroaromatization of Methane in the Last 6 Years

Revolutionary shale gas production has resulted in increasing interest in the use of methane for producing various types of high-value chemicals and among them is aromatics via methane dehydroaromatization (MDA). Progresses achieved in the area of MDA during the last 6 years are significant. However, a review in this area is lacking. This review is designed to fill the gap. The review not only discusses he development of MDA catalysts, including conventional molybdenum (Mo)-based catalyst and non-Mo-based catalysts and novel catalysts. Also, the insights for the associated reaction mechanisms and catalyst regeneration methods and applications of various types of reactors are provided.