[Gasification] methanol

[GF]

There has been an interest among members regarding the production of methanol. This useful liquid is a convenient way with which to store energy, especially if it can be used for powering transportation. The raw materials are reasonably easy to acquire. CO+hydrogen= Methane. or natural gas. which  is available to the fortunate. 
Hitherto, the methods of converting methane to methanol have been expensive involving high pressures and catalysts for large scale production performed by big oil.
There are some simpler processes in the works which require scrutiny. For instance, there is a photo synthesis type of process which produces hydroxyl radicals
under the exposure of light radiant energy, producing nano bubbles of hydrogen which combine with the methane in a water bath. the mechanical requirements to perform this task do not sound very complicated, porous ceramic tubes, a pump, UV lamps. heat exchanger. pressure cooker. condenser. not much more than a small moon shine set up, Oh did I mention Titanium dioxide? This substance is widely used by paint manufacturers, they add it to skimmed milk and probably sliced bread (white). If you think of a UV sterilizing lamp or perhaps corona discharge, both of which can produce O3 or even O4  then think what you can do with
just  Methane, and water?

GF
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