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Conversion of Methane to Methanol using WO3/TiO2 Porous Photocatalyst

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Author(s):
Yovanovich, Marcos [1] ; da Silva, Araceli Jardim [1] ; de Souza, Rodrigo F. B. [1] ; Ussui, Valter [1] ; Neto, Almir Oliveira [1] ; Lazar, Dolores R. R. [1]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] IPEN CNEN SP, Inst Pesquisas Energet & Nucl, Av Prof Lineu Prestes 2242, Cidade Univ, BR-05508000 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: International Journal of Electrochemical Science; v. 16, n. 7 JUL 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

The conversion of methane into methanol is one of the great challenges in the photocatalysis. In this investigation WO3/TiO2 photocatalysts was synthesized by sodium borohydride (NaBH4) method. The tungsten concentration was studied in the range of 5 to 20 atomic ratio. XRD results revealed a TiO2 anatase phase and WO3 peaks near the background noise. However, WO3 presence has been highlighted by Raman spectroscopy, indicating the existence of both orthorhombic and amorphous phase. The photocatalyst experiments showed that all materials enable the methanol production in UVC irradiation, and only the materials with WO3 content produced the alcohol in white light irradiation. The high conversion was observed for WO3(10)/TiO2(90) with 3.5 mmol h(-1). The conversion of methane to methanol was most promising using WO3(10)/TiO2( 90) due high conversion and no other products observed in FTIR spectra. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/50279-4 - Brasil Research Centre for Gas Innovation
Grantee:Julio Romano Meneghini
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research Centers in Engineering Program
FAPESP's process: 14/09087-4 - Studies on the use of bioethanol in proton exchange membrane and solid oxide fuel cells
Grantee:Marcelo Linardi
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 17/11937-4 - A sustainable path to methane conversion by advanced electrochemical technologies
Grantee:Fabio Coral Fonseca
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Research Centers in Engineering Program