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Economically viable co-production of methanol and sulfuric acid via direct methane oxidation

Chemistry

Economically viable co-production of methanol and sulfuric acid via direct methane oxidation

J. Im, S. Cheong, et al.

Discover a groundbreaking, cost-effective method for producing methanol and sulfuric acid through direct methane oxidation, pioneered by Jaehyung Im and his team. This innovative process significantly lowers production costs by eliminating energy-intensive separation processes, making it ideal for smaller gas fields.

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Abstract
This study introduces a cost-effective process for co-producing methanol and sulfuric acid through direct methane oxidation. Methane is oxidized to methyl bisulfate, then esterified to methyl trifluoroacetate, and finally hydrolyzed to methanol. This approach avoids energy-intensive separation of methyl bisulfate from sulfuric acid, reducing methanol production costs significantly and making it adaptable to smaller gas fields.
Publisher
Communications Chemistry
Published On
Dec 20, 2023
Authors
Jaehyung Im, Seok-Hyeon Cheong, Huyen Tran Dang, Nak-Kyoon Kim, Sungwon Hwang, Ki Bong Lee, Kyeongsu Kim, Hyunjoo Lee, Ung Lee
Tags
methanol production
sulfuric acid
methane oxidation
chemical engineering
cost-effective processes

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