Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-286) and index.
1. Historical review on the DMTM -- 2. Oxidation products -- 3. The main parameters of the process -- 4. Effect of the gas composition -- 5. Key features of the mechanism -- 6. The role of heterogeneous processes in the partial oxidation of methane to oxygenates -- 7. Role of pressure in the DMTM process -- 8. Thermokinetic phenomena in partial oxidation of methane -- 9. Promotion of the process -- 10. Partial oxidation of methane homologues : general principles of the partial oxidation of light alkanes to oxygenates -- 11. Promising technologies based on the DMTM process -- 12. Place of the DMTM among the other processes of partial oxidation of light alkanes.
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"... offers a state-of-the-art account of one of the most interesting and potentially commercial technologies for direct conversion of natural gas into valuable chemicals. The book thoroughly explains the complex and unusual chemistry of the process, as well as possible applications for direct methane to methanol (DMTM). It covers topics involving thermokinetics, pressure, direct oxidation of heavier alkanes, and more, and provides detailed appendices with experimental data and product yields. This book provides all those who work in the field of gas processing and gas chemistry with the theory and experimental data to develop and apply new processes based on direct oxidation of natural gas. All those who deal with oil and natural gas production and processing will learn about this promising technology for the conversion of gas into more valuable chemicals."--Back cover.