U.S.-Bulgaria Cooperative Research on the Catalytic Steps ofMethane Dimerization
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The primary objective of this U.S.-Bulgaria cooperative research                project is to study the dimerization process of converting methane,             an abundant natural product, into more complex and valuable                     hydrocarbon compounds such as ethylene and acetylene using direct               conversion.  Such a process could prove to be less expensive than               current methods.  The U.S. investigator, Dr. Alvin Weiss of Worcester           Polytechnic Institute, has considerable research experience in the              closely related process of cyclic butane dehydrogenation.  The                  Bulgarian side, under the direction of Dr. N. Davidova of the                   Institute of Kinetics and Catalysis of the Bulgarian Academy of                 Sciences, will be responsible for catalyst preparation and                      characterization and will also contribute its specialized expertise             in the relatively new ENDOR analytic technique.                                                                                                                 This project fulfills the program objective of advancing scientific             knowledge by enabling leading experts in the United States and                  Bulgaria to combine complementary talents, pool resources, and share            research facilities in areas of strong mutual interest and                      competence.
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