CONVERSION OF METHANE TO SYNTHESIS GAS OVER PT ELECTRODE IN A CELL WITH SOLID OXIDE ELECTROLYTE

Electrochemical conversion of methane has been studied over a Pt elect rode in a sold oxygen conducting electrolyte cell at 800 degrees C. It was found that the Pt electrode is an active electrode-catalyst in th e partial oxidation of methane to syngas. Carbon monoxide selectivity and yield of 85 and 65% respectively were reached. Potentialities of t he electrochemical route for production of syngas from methane against the conventional catalytic way are briefly discussed.