(EMSL25) A Computational Investigation of Methane Activation by Transition Metal Complexes with Tris(pyrazolyl)borate and Related Ligation
EMSL Project ID
1846
Abstract
Project Description: Introduction Selective activation of hydrocarbon C-H bonds, particularly those of the lighter alkanes, remains a research topic of considerable interest, because of its relevance to the catalytic conversion of petrochemical feedstocks to more valuable functionalized products. Finding economical catalytic routes to functionalization of methane (the prime component of natural gas) would also be of environmental benefit as it would provide an alternative to flaring, which releases large amounts of greenhouse gases into the environment. For example, the conversion of methane to a more easily transportable liquid (e.g., methanol) would be very attractive.
Project Details
Project type
Capability Research
Start Date
2000-06-09
End Date
2001-10-01
Status
Closed
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