1) Catalytic convert Shale gas conversion to olefins, such as ethylene, propylene.
2) Synthesis gas (H2/CO) production through chemical looping of shale gas (methane) or coal.
3) Catalytic or chemical looping combustion of shale gas/coal to decrease CO2 emission
4) CO2 capture and sequestration, pre-combustion or post-combustion - See more at: http://www.statler.wvu.edu/faculty/faculty-detail.php?id=1079&type=faculty#sthash.hkYqlX9C.dpuf