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New catalyst enables lower-temperature methane conversion with sustained performance

October 10, 2026 Phys.org 1 min read
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New catalyst enables lower-temperature methane conversion with sustained performance

Oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) is a chemical reaction that directly converts methane and oxygen, the main components of natural gas, into higher-value hydrocarbons such as ethane and ethylene. However, the reaction presents a fundamental selectivity challenge.

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