Methane Conversion to Ethane and Ethylene Using Solid Oxide Membrane Reactors

In this work membrane reactors are fabricated from metal oxide and perovskite materials, and tested for conversion and selectivity of methane to C₂ products.  Larger conversions are shown for mixed conductors such as lanthanum gallate based perovskite membranes versus yttria stabilized zirconia membranes, with selectivities over 50%.