Heterogeneously Catalyzed Aerobic Oxidation of Methane to a Methyl Derivative.

[5] Many approaches have evolved to address this challenge, including the selective functionalization of the methane C−H bond to form primary oxygenates, such as methanol or other derivatives, over heterogeneous catalysts.[ 2b , 4c , 5d , 6 ] However, existing approaches to partial oxidation are constrained by a number of limitations, most notably, the selectivity‐conversion paradigm arising from the vulnerability of methanol to over‐oxidation.[ 5d , 7 ] Comparisons between diverse solid catalyst systems reveal a clear trend of decreasing selectivity to methanol with increasing conversion of methane, a limit that severely restricts achievable yields and necessitates operating conditions that are highly impractical for commercialization.[ 5d , 7b , 7c , 8 ] In order to achieve industrially relevant methane conversion wi

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