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Insights Into the Light‐Driven Conversion of Methane: Mechanisms, Characterization, and Perspective

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Methane, recognized as a promising substitute for conventional fossil fuels due to its abundant availability, low cost, and high energy density, can be converted into value‐added products, providing a sustainable energy–carbon utilization approach. However, its inert molecules require significant energy for C–H bond activation. Photocatalytic conversion offers an effective mild‐condition solution, reducing thermocatalysis energy demands and enhancing activation efficiency for selective chemical production. This review systematically arranges photocatalytic C–H bond activation mechanisms, categorizes conversion products, and discusses challenges, prospects, and solutions for methane photocatalysis development.

Source: EcoEnergy

DOI: 10.1002/ece2.96

Authors: Jiayi Chen, Shiqin Gao, Tao Gan, Bolun Wang

Institutions: Jilin University, State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Climate action

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China