Extract from the schematic diagram (click here to view) of Johnson Matthey’s latest energy efficient technology for the production of liquid methanol from natural gas. Methanol is a key intermediate used in the manufacture of chemicals and clean fuels. As an efficient hydrogen carrier in a liquid form it is now being developed for use in direct methanol fuel cells for powering laptop computers and other portable electronic devices.

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