Articles tagged with Methane Monooxygenase
Researchers at Nagoya University have developed an enzyme that can convert methane into methanol at room temperature in water. This technology has the potential to reduce the carbon footprint of natural gas and could be used to convert other hydrocarbons, offering a low-energy and environmentally friendly solution.
Researchers have developed a mononuclear iron complex that selectively and efficiently converts methane to methanol under mild conditions. The catalyst achieves high efficiency and selectivity due to a hydrophobic environment near the active iron center, trapping methane and releasing methanol.
Researchers at Northwestern University discovered key structures controlling methane conversion in methane-eating bacteria, enabling potential human-made biological catalysts. The findings may lead to biotechnological applications such as harnessing methane from fracking sites or cleaning up oil spills.