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convert Acetic Acid to mythyl alcohol​

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For some time, chemists have sought a catalyst that could be used to convert methane directly to other liquid chemicals under mild conditions, but have met with little success. In recent times, efforts have intensified, as Hermans notes, as the gas is more abundant due to an increase in fracking—methane is a main component of natural gas. In this new effort, the researchers report the development of just such a technique, though they acknowledge that it is not likely suitable for commercialization.

The new process developed by the researchers involves showing that a mononuclear rhodium species based on zeolite or titanium dioxide is able to support catalyzing the direct conversion of methane to methanol or acetic acid. Methanol, also called methyl alcohol or wood alcohol, is used for a variety of purposes. Acetic acid is a colorless liquid found in some foods and cooking ingredients such as vinegar. Their process involved using rhodium as a catalyst, dispersing it on either the zeolite or the titanium dioxide in the presence of oxygen and carbon monoxide. The end product was dependent on the acidity of the supporting materials.

The researchers report that the process resulted in the production of approximately 0.4 kilograms of acetic acid per kilogram per hour, which, they note, is likely too low for commercial purposes. But it is still a remarkable step forward, Hermans notes, adding that it likely will lay the groundwork for other studies aimed at making useful products from methane.