Abstract
Studies carried out for partial oxidation of methane over Cuzeolites catalysts have significantly advanced towards the development of a new molecular oxygen-free process for partial oxidation of methane to methanol. The process consists of three cyclical steps:1. Oxidation of methane to methanol: Methane is reduced by active species of Cu2+ clusters of the type -CuOH, -CuOCu- and -Cu3O3-.…