The conversion of methane to more valuable chemicals is one of the most intensively studied topics in catalysis. The direct conversion of methane is attractive because the process is simple, but unfortunately its products are chemicals that are more reactive than methane. The current status of this research field is discussed with an emphasis on C-H bond activation and future challenges.
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