Methanol

Researchers have created what they say is a cost-effective way to create livestock feed proteins from coal

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Coal-to-protein livestock feed uses 1/1000th as much land as farming

Chinese scientists have developed a cost-effective method of converting coal into protein, which they say could feed livestock much more efficiently than natural plants, while using a tiny fraction of the land.

An artist's impression of the MOF catalyst converting methane into methanol, with the help of sunlight

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Methane converted into methanol at room temperature – just add light

Scientists have developed an efficient new way to convert methane into methanol at room temperature. The technique could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide a cleaner way to make key products.

Researchers have improved a catalyst that can convert methane into methanol at room temperature

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Crystal catalyst converts methane into methanol at room temperature

Scientists have found a way to convert methane into methanol at room temperature. Using a common crystal as a catalyst, the technique could eventually reduce methane escaping into the atmosphere by turning it into a useful liquid fuel instead.