Northwestern University chemists have developed a breakthrough plasma-based process that converts methane directly into methanol in a single step.
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‘Lightning in a Bottle’ Transforms Methane into High-Demand Methanol Through Breakthrough Process

Plasma (Mini Lightning Bolts) Technology used
Glass Tubes Submerged In Water Process location
Methane (Natural Gas) Input material
Methanol (Liquid Fuel) Output product
Methanol fuel type produced
Single-Step Process methane conversion