Spontaneous and Electrocatalytic Conversion of Methane to Liquid Products Using FeII-FeIII Oxyhydroxide (Green Rust) Under Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditions | Available Intellectual Property | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Spontaneous and Electrocatalytic Conversion of Methane to Liquid Products Using FeII-FeIII Oxyhydroxide (Green Rust) Under Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditions

RPI ID:
2024-001-301

Innovation Summary:
This technology provides a system for converting methane into valuable chemical products using catalytic or electrochemical processes. It enables efficient transformation of methane into fuels, hydrogen, or carbon-based materials. The system is designed for scalability and integration into energy infrastructure. It supports sustainable methane utilization and emissions reduction.

Challenges / Opportunities:
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and underutilized resource. This invention addresses the need for clean conversion technologies. It opens opportunities for decentralized fuel production and carbon capture. The approach also supports circular economy models in energy and chemical sectors.

Key Benefits / Advantages:
✔ Converts methane into useful products
✔ Supports emissions reduction
✔ Scalable and energy-efficient
✔ Compatible with existing infrastructure

Applications:
• Energy production and chemical manufacturing

Keywords:
Methane conversion, catalysis, hydrogen production, carbon capture, sustainable energy

Intellectual Property:
WO2025024364A1 (Application PCT/US2024/038978), Published July 22, 2024

Patent Information:
Inventors:
Chenying Wang
Sangyeon lee
Vidhya Chakrapani
Keywords:
Climate Change
Electrocatalysts
Greenhouse gas
High-value Chemicals
Methane Conversion
For Information, Contact:
Natasha Sanford
Licensing Associate
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
sanfon@rpi.edu