A variety of catalysts have been investigated for OCM. These include metal oxides such as lanthanum oxide (La2O3), magnesium oxide (MgO), and mixed oxides like lanthana-doped magnesia (La2O3-MgO). The choice of catalyst significantly affects the activity, selectivity, and stability of the reaction. Recently, nanostructured catalysts and zeolites have also shown promise in enhancing OCM performance.
