A Kinetic Study of Methane Partial Oxidation over Fe-ZSM-5 Using N O as an Oxidant.

Catalytic methane oxidation using N O was investigated at 300 °C over Fe-ZSM-5. This reaction rapidly produces coke (retained organic species), and causes catalyst fouling. The introduction of water into the feed-stream resulted in a significant decrease in the coke selectivity and an increase in the selectivity to the desired product, methanol, from ca.