Conversion of methane, carbon dioxide and water using microwave

Details Conversion of methane, carbon dioxide and water using microwave Conversion of methane, carbon dioxide and water using microwave

1992-12-04

1993-11-30

Gorgos, Kathryn

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

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Processes of treating materials by wave energy

20415747, 20415752, C01B 306, C01B 324

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052661750

ABSTRACT:
A mixture of methane, water and carbon dioxide can be effectively converted to carbon monoxide and hydrogen by subjecting the mixture to microwave radiation in the presence of at least one plasma initiator that is capable of initiating an electric discharge in an electromagnetic field.

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