Activation of Stable Molecules by Microwave Catalytic Processing

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This chapter introduces the applications of microwave energy combined with heterogeneous catalysis for the conversion of stable molecules, such as CH4, N2 and CO2, to value added chemicals. Experimental results show that methane and N2 can be simultaneously activated in a single-stage microwave-heated reactor to form ammonia, ethylene, and acetylene at atmospheric pressure. Microwave irradiation can also induce oxidative dehydrogenation of methane and ethane using CO2 as a mild oxidant. The chapter illustrates that microwave catalysis as a transformational technology has the potential to increase energy efficiency across various industries and decarbonize high GHG-emitting industrial subsectors including ammonia, ethylene and BTX.
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