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PdxCuy/C catalysts combinations were employed to CH4 partial oxidation in mild condition using a solid electrolyte reactor—alkaline fuel cell type. The differential mass spectroscopy on line method was used to monitor the oxidation products obtained as methanol, dimethyl ether, methyl formate and potassium formate. It was observed that as the electrical potential of the reactor increases, the generation of products decreases. The best results for conversion of methane into methanol and energy co-generation was obtained from Pd90Cu10/C and Pd50Cu50/C due to better H2O activation effects and adsorption site for CH4 oxidation.
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We are grateful to CAPES, CNPq 300816/2016-2), FAPESP (2014/09087-4, 2014/50279-4 and 2017/11937-4) and CINE-SHELL (ANP)/FAPESP Grants 2017/11937-4 for financial supports.
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Godoi, C.M., Santos, M.C.L., Silva, A.J. et al. Methane conversion to higher value-added product and energy co-generation using anodes OF PdCu/C in a solid electrolyte reactor: alkaline fuel cell type monitored by differential mass spectroscopy. Res Chem Intermed 47, 743–757 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11164-020-04296-4
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