Mesoporous Inorganic Membrane Reactor for Oxidative Coupling of Methane

Authors

May N.C
Mohamed A.R
Bhatia S

Abstract

The mesoporous inorganic membrane has been developed and characterized for oxidative coupling of methane reactions. In this research, g-alumina membrane was modified with Lanthanum. The membrane has shown thermal stability in prolonged exposure to the high-temperature application of 600-900°C. The results were confirmed by TGA and OCM experimentations. TGA results showed only 2-3% loss from an initial weight that is mainly due to evaporation of water and release of the nitrate compound. The membrane was also found stable for at least a month of operationwhile the catalyst was being regenerated to regain its activity. The SEM cross-sections show successful deposition of Lanthanum in spite of its non-uniform deposition layer and crack formation.

Publication Date

10-27-2017

Recommended Citation

N.C, May; A.R, Mohamed; and S, Bhatia (2017) "Mesoporous Inorganic Membrane Reactor for Oxidative Coupling of Methane," ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development: Vol. 21: No. 1, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29037/ajstd.90
Available at: https://ajstd.ubd.edu.bn/journal/vol21/iss1/5