Methane is selectively oxidised to methanol under mild, continuous flow conditions.
92% methanol selectivity observed at 0.5% conversion (0.46% yield).
Catalysts are prepared by chemical vapour impregnation.
Bimetallic FeCu/ZSM-5 catalysts undergo no on-line deactivation.
Activity is related to Brønsted acidity of the ZSM-5 support.