Catalytic transformation of CH4 under a mild condition is significant for efficient utilization of shale gas under the circumstance of switching raw materials of chemical industries to shale gas. Here, we report the transformation of CH4 to acetic acid and methanol through coupling of CH4, CO and O2 on single-site Rh1O5 anchored in microporous aluminosilicates in solution at ≤150C. The activity of these singly dispersed precious metal sites for production of organic oxygenates can reach about 0.10 acetic acid molecules on a Rh1O5 site per second at 150C with a selectivity of ~70% for production of acetic acid. It is higher than the activity of free Rh cations by &gt;1000 times. Computational studies suggest that the first C–H bond of CH4is activated by Rh1O5 anchored on the wall of micropores of ZSM-5; the formed CH3 then couples with CO and OH, to produce acetic acid over a low activation barrier.

Single rhodium atoms anchored in micropores for efficient transformation of methane to acetic acid and methanol under mild conditions

256th National Meeting (2018)

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