Catalytic methanation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001728",
  "term": "Catalytic methanation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The synthesis of methane and water from a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, or carbon dioxide and hydrogen, over a catalyst. This exothermic reaction, known as the Sabatier process, is a key step in producing synthetic natural gas from syngas derived from coal or biomass. Nickel-based catalysts are frequently employed for this conversion due to their high activity and selectivity for methane formation.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1976, 46, 71. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units - Appendix II. Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry. Part II: Heterogeneous Catalysis' on page 86 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197646010071)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/catalytic-methanation/"
}