Chem. J. Chinese Universities ›› 2025, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (9): 20250122.doi: 10.7503/cjcu20250122

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Analysis of High Value Methane Conversion Pathways in the Context of Carbon Neutrality

LAI Lina1,2, BAO Yunxin3, WANG Yiming4(), FAN Jie3()   

  1. 1.School of Law,Hangzhou Dianzi University,Hangzhou 310018,China
    2.Institute of Intellectual Property,Hangzhou Dianzi University,Hangzhou 310018,China
    3.Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Low?carbon Synthesis of Value?added Chemicals,Department of Chemistry,Zhejiang University,Hangzhou 310027,China
    4.Patent Examination Cooperation(Jiangsu) Center of the Patent Office,China National Intellectual Property Administration(CNIPA),Suzhou 215163,China
  • Received:2025-04-23 Online:2025-09-10 Published:2025-06-23
  • Contact: WANG Yiming, FAN Jie E-mail:506275236@qq.com;jfan@zju.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    the National Social Science Post Foundation of China(24FFXB056);the Education Research Project of Zhejiang Provincial Department, China(Y202455057);the National Natural Science Foundation of China(92045301)

Abstract:

As a pivotal chemical feedstock, methane is characterized by its abundant reserves, cost-effectiveness, and renewability. In the context of global carbon neutrality and net-zero emission initiatives, developing high-value conversion pathways for methane, such as hydrogen production, methanol synthesis, olefin/aromatic generation, and clean fuel manufacturing, has emerged as a strategic approach to maximize its utilization potential. Significant research efforts have been directed toward establishing energy-efficient and economically viable conversion systems to maximize the utilization efficiency of its carbon and hydrogen atoms. This review systematically examines recent advancements in methane conversion technologies for high-value chemical synthesis, and conducts a statistical analysis of relevant literature and patents on different conversion pathways based on thermal catalysis. With these foundational assessments, the future challenges and prospects of methane conversion are prospected.

Key words: Climate change, Carbon neutrality, Methane conversion, Thermal catalysis, High value chemical

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