Lanthanide oxide obtained by heating a lanthanide hydroxide and by calcinating, useful as a catalyst in the conversion of methane to higher hydrocarbons, preferably in the oxidative coupling of methane to ethane or ethylene

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The patent describes a method to produce lanthanide oxide by heating lanthanide hydroxide under specific conditions. This oxide is particularly useful as a catalyst in chemical reactions converting methane into higher hydrocarbons like ethane or ethylene, especially via oxidative coupling reactions.

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• Catalyst for converting methane gas into more valuable hydrocarbons such as ethane and ethylene.
• Utilization in industrial chemical processes requiring the conversion of natural gas to chemical feedstocks.
• Potential application in creating cleaner and more efficient fuel production methods.

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• Provides a reliable method to produce effective lanthanide oxide catalysts.
• Enables more efficient conversion of methane, an abundant and low-cost resource, into higher value chemicals.
• May help lower the environmental impact of fuel and chemical production by enabling more selective and cleaner processes.

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Lanthanide oxide obtained by heating a lanthanide hydroxide at 800[deg] C with a heating rate of 4-6 K/minute, followed by calcination at 800[deg] C for 30-90 minutes, is claimed.