Penn chemists lay groundwork for countless new, cleaner uses of methane

Penn chemists lay groundwork for countless new, cleaner uses of methane Philadelphia PA (SPX) Apr 01, 2016 - Methane is the world's most abundant hydrocarbon. It's the major component of natural gas and shale gas and, when burned, is an effective fuel. But it's also a major contributor to climate change, with 24 times greater potency as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. With a new method, a research team led by chemists at the University of Pennsylvania has demonstrated the potential to use m ... more

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