Methane activation and utilization are among the major challenges of modern science.
Methane is potentially an important feedstock for manufacturing value-added fuels and …

Methane hydrate and shale gas are predicted to have substantial reserves, far beyond the
sum of other fossil fuels. Using methane instead of crude oil as a building block is, thus, a …

With 28–34 times the greenhouse effect of CO2 over a 100-year period, methane is
regarded as the second largest contributor to global warming. Reducing methane emissions …

Effective conversion of methane to a mixture of more valuable hydrocarbons and hydrogen
under mild conditions is a great scientific and practical challenge.[1–7] Up to date, the …

Photocatalytic nonoxidative coupling of CH4 to C2H4 with a high rate and selectivity is
considered challenging and impractical due to complex chemical pathways and unfavorable …

The conversion of methane and carbon dioxide into syngas (dry reforming of methane;
DRM) has attracted attention owing to the potential to reuse greenhouse gases. Titanium …

Oxidation of methane into valuable chemicals, such as C2+ molecules, has been long
sought after but the dilemma between high yield and high selectivity of desired products …

Direct non-oxidative coupling of methane (NOCM) is an effective way to produce
hydrocarbons. However, this process usually requires a high temperature (≥ 1100° C) to …

Direct valorization of methane to its alcohol derivative remains a great challenge.
Photocatalysis arises as a promising green strategy which could exploit hydroxyl radical …

Conversion of methane into value‐added chemicals is of significance for methane utilization
and industrial demand of primary chemical products. The barrier associated with the …