Converting methane to methanol -- with and without water

Chemists have been searching for efficient catalysts to convert methane into methanol. Adding water to the reaction can address certain challenges, but it also complicates the process. Now a team has identified a new approach using a common industrial catalyst that can complete the conversion effectively both with and without water. The findings suggest strategies for improving catalysts for the water-free conversion.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/11/211108114827.htm