A groundbreaking, effective method transforms methane and other natural gas components into versatile “building blocks” for synthesizing high-demand products like pharmaceuticals. It uses iron—cheap, abundant, far less toxic than precious metals typically used in catalysis. It operates under mild temperature and pressure conditions, powered by LED light, significantly reducing environmental impact and energy costs.
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