| abstract |
A process and catalyst for the synthesis of hydrogen, ethylene, ethane, and higher hydrocarbons from methane in the presence of oxygen is disclosed. The catalyst comprises metal oxides selected from a Group IIA metal, a Group IIIA metal, a lanthanide series metal excluding Ce, or mixtures thereof and optionally a promoter metal oxide selected from a Group IA metal, a Group IIA metal, a Group IIIA metal, a lanthanide series metal, a Group IVB metal, a Group VB metal, a Group IB metal, or mixtures thereof. |