Conversion of Methane to Syngas by a membrane-Based oxidation-Reforming Process

摘要

Rational use of abundant natural gas is gaining importance as petroleum oil reserves are diminishing.Methane,the main component of natural gas,can be converted to liquid fuels,hydrogen,and other value-added chemicals through a syngas intermediate,a mixture of CO and H_2.Currently,syngas is produced by reacing methane with steam at high temperatures and pressures.This process is very energy-and capital-intensive,as the reaction is highly endothermic.