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A Review of Electrified Methane Conversion: Utilizing Electrocatalysis, Plasma, Electric-Field and Electro-Thermal Technologies.

Alen Rupnik, Igor Shlyapnikov, Miha Grilc, Gleb Veryasov, David Bajec, Blaž Likozar

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Review in Chemical record (New York, N.Y.), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Alen RupnikDepartment of Catalysis and Chemical Reaction Engineering, National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Igor ShlyapnikovCentre of Excellence Low-Carbon Technologies, Hajdrihova 19, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Miha GrilcDepartment of Catalysis and Chemical Reaction Engineering, National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Gleb VeryasovTotalEnergies OneTech Belgium, Zone Industrielle C, 7181, Feluy, Belgium.
David BajecDepartment of Catalysis and Chemical Reaction Engineering, National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3201-9465
Blaž LikozarDepartment of Catalysis and Chemical Reaction Engineering, National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Methane, a potent greenhouse gas and a major component of natural gas, holds immense potential as a feedstock for producing value-added chemicals and fuels. This review examines recent advancements in electrified methane conversion technologies, emphasizing sustainable approaches to mitigate emissions while enabling efficient utilization. The paper explores key methods, including electrocatalysis, plasma-driven reactions, and electrothermal processes, which leverage renewable electricity to activate methane under mild conditions. Special focus is given to catalyst design, reactor configurations, and process integration, highlighting improvements in selectivity, energy efficiency, and scalability. These technologies offer promising pathways to decarbonize industrial processes and transition toward a circular economy, aligning with global climate and energy goals. By addressing current challenges and identifying future research directions, this review aims to advance the field of methane valorization and support the development of greener chemical manufacturing strategies.

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electrificationelectrocatalysisinduction heatingmethane activationmethane valorisation

Identifiers

PMID40548470
PMCPMC12395325

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