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Biocatalyst converts residual methane into methanol - KU LEUVEN

Chemists of the KU Leuven and international colleagues describe how the residual methane can be processed. For their fundamental discovery, they were inspired by nature.

Methane is mainly released as a by-product of oil and gas extraction and refining, waste processing and agricultural activities. 

An equally small-scale, local conversion of residual methane to methanol, at ambient temperature, is therefore preferable. 


Industry

Sustainability domain

  • Waste management
  • Pollution control

Type of innovation

  • Core sciences & engineering

Stakeholder type

  • University researcher

Professions

Relevant for

  • Biochemical engineer
  • Production or process engineer

Innovation sector

  • Chemistry & chemical engineering
  • Environmental sciences
  • Renewable energy sciences