A Multi-Faceted Approach to Hydrogen Production via Catalytic Methane Activation
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Industrial Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: heterogeneous catalysis; nanomaterial synthesis; chemical reaction engineering; petrochemical industries; dry reforming of methane; photo-catalytic reactions; partial oxidation of methane; tri-reforming of methane; ethylene production; production of acetic acid
Interests: catalysis; petrochemicals; energy; separation processes; simulation
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Dear Colleagues,
This contribution offers a comprehensive exploration of catalytic strategies for generating hydrogen through methane activation, specifically examining four fundamental processes—the dry reforming of methane (DRM), steam methane reforming (SMR), the partial oxidation of methane (POM), and methane decomposition (MD). Each route presents unique benefits concerning hydrogen output, carbon utilization, and practical implementation. Notably, DRM and SMR use greenhouse gases and steam, respectively, while POM achieves energy efficiency through its heat-releasing reactions. Methane decomposition distinguishes itself by producing hydrogen without any carbon dioxide byproducts. These technologies can also be applied to the derived biogas (DRM) and biomethane. This study supports the aims of sustainable energy research and furnishes valuable perspectives for engineering the next wave of hydrogen production technologies
This Special Issue aims to comprehensively present the latest advancements and progress in the field of hydrogen production through methane activation. It welcomes the submission of review articles, standard research papers, and concise short communications. Researchers are strongly encouraged to provide detailed accounts of their experimental and theoretical findings, ensuring that all experimental procedures are thoroughly described to allow for the reproducibility of the reported results.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Sadeq A. Al-Fatesh
Dr. Ahmed A. Ibrahim
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hydrogen production
- methane activation and reforming
- catalytic reforming (or catalysis)
- sustainable energy
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