Science & innovation

We empower our customers to achieve their goals faster, more efficiently and more sustainably through optimized catalysis.

With one of the largest research efforts in catalysis globally, we continue to expand the possibilities of catalytic science. Decades of our spearheading advancements in characterization and analytical methods have made us experts on the compositional, structural and chemical properties of catalysts and other complex materials at nanoscale. 

We’ve built a deep understanding of surface science and reaction mechanisms, and expertly engineered proven formulas for a wide range of active, selective, durable and producible catalysts. This is furthermore obtained through our profound experience in designing and running high-precision and high-throughput catalyst testing facilities - today featured through big data handling and automated systems, i.e. digitalization, aiding to efficiently provide focused data analysis and interpretation. The combination of optimized catalyst recipes and deep process insights for each unique application has made us a world leader in industrial catalysis. 

Across a wide range of technologies in the chemical industry and clean air applications, our catalysts and process developments enable fuel and chemical processes that are more efficient and consume less energy. 

Our knowledge within many different catalysis and materials is critical to accelerate the development of innovative and cost-effective technologies.

To accelerate our innovation, we work closely with our visionary customers and partners. A consistent feedback process from the industry on our technologies enables us to continuously elevate our solutions.

We also partner with 40+ leading universities and research institutes worldwide, working together with some of the brightest minds in science.

Through long-term partnerships, we stay at the forefront of cutting-edge research, sponsoring professors and PhD students who are shaping the future of energy and sustainability. Beyond that, we’re actively engaged in hundreds of collaborative projects across the globe, combining expertise and ideas to tackle the world’s toughest challenges.

Together with our academic partners, we drive innovation, advance knowledge and create solutions that make a real difference.  From 1940 until today, we’ve contributed to more than 1,800 publications.