Arndt, SebastianSebastianArndtLaugel, GuillaumeGuillaumeLaugelLevchenko, SergeySergeyLevchenkoHorn, RaimundRaimundHornBaerns, ManfredManfredBaernsScheffler, MatthiasMatthiasSchefflerSchlögl, RobertRobertSchlöglSchomäcker, ReinhardReinhardSchomäcker2024-02-272024-02-272011-10-01Catalysis Reviews - Science and Engineering 53 (4): 424-514 (2011)https://hdl.handle.net/11420/46034Li/MgO is one of the most frequently investigated catalysts for the oxidative coupling of methane. Besides catalytic testing, it is also a suitable system to perform surface science experiments and quantum chemical calculations, which is not possible for many other active catalysts. However, the real structure of Li/MgO, the nature of the active center and the structure-activity relationship remain unclear, despite all the research that has been done. The aim of this review is to summarize the available knowledge on Li/MgO to structure and accelerate and improve the ongoing work on this catalytic system. © 2011 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.en1520-570320114424514Taylor & FrancisLi/MgOOCMODHOxidative coupling of methaneOxidative dehydrogenation of ethaneChemistryReview Article10.1080/01614940.2011.613330Review Article