Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 1995, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (6): 1-4.

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Catalytic Properties of Alkaline Earth-Rare Earth Oxides for Oxidative Coupling of Methane

Yang Xiangguang, Bi Yingli, Zhen Kaiji, Wu Yue   

  1. Department of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130023
  • Received:1994-12-12 Revised:1995-06-07 Published:1995-12-10 Online:1995-12-10

Abstract: Based upon the studies on two light rare earth oxides La2O3 and CeO2, it wasfound that catalysts with smaller specific surface area showed higher selectivity for C2 formation.Oxidation-redtiction properties of the catalysts can obviously affect the selectivity for C2 formation.Addition of Li- ion can inhibit the ability of oxdation and redtiction of cata-lysts, improving C2 selectivity.

Key words: catalytic oxidative coupling of methane, oxidation-reduction, rare earth oxide