Copper-exchanged large-port and small-port mordenite (MOR) for methane-to-methanol conversion

Zeolite mordenite (MOR) is one of the most studied zeolites for the stepwise direct conversion of methane to methanol, but it also can exist in two forms: large port and small port. Here we report that the synthesis and selection of the parent mordenite is critical for optimizing productivity, and that large-port mordenite outperforms small-port mordenite for the stepwise conversion of methane to methanol.

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In the stepwise conversion of methane to methanol, the selection and synthesis of parent mordenite are crucial for optimizing productivity. It was found that large-port mordenite performs better than small-port mordenite in this process.