Development of a novel low-temperature tar reforming catalyst for hot gas cleaning of synthesis gas from biomass gasification.
In biomass gasification to produce syngas for energy and fuel production tar removal in the raw syngas is required. Catalytic tar steam reforming in hot gas cleaning downstream of the gasifier is the most energy-efficient route, but so far the allowable tar content in the raw syngas, that can be catalytically converted, is with an […]
Einstein says…
“My political ideal is the democratic one. Everyone should be respected as a person and no one should be idolized.” As a catalytic converter, I became aware of the Einstein Foundation in Berlin. Why? Because she published an “Albert” issue on catalysis – with a refreshingly diverse view of the world’s most important industrial process. […]
DIY projects for catalysis
“Crafting is an art,” says Dr. Nickl, founder of C&CS. “And for me, tinkering has positive connotations. You can set up catalysis experiments, optimize analytical instruments, invent apparatus, repair many things, and simply help yourself. And it’s fun!” C&CS places great emphasis on the tinkering skills of its employees and operates workshops for mechanics and […]
Our knowledge transfer – the “100 words on catalysis”
To this day, catalysis retains a certain mystique – almost an aura of alchemy. Why?Because successful industrial catalytic reactors are true “works of art”. They arise from the interplay of many disciplines: chemistry, engineering, manufacturing technology, materials science, mechanical engineering, physics, thermodynamics, analytics and experimental art. Keeping track of so many specialist areas is challenging […]
Chiral metals – and what they can catalyze
We have two identical hands – almost. They are mirror images, or chiral. Jacob Wright from Empa in Switzerland demonstrated at EUROPACAT2025 that metals can also have such a structure. Figure 1: Chirality represented by two enantiomers of a chiral molecule, which are similar to each other as the right and left hand. (Image source: […]
Portfolio expanded: New platinum catalyst for SO₂ oxidation in H₂SO₄ production
C&CS announces that it has added a new platinum-based honeycomb catalyst for the oxidation of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) for sulfuric acid production to its portfolio. The catalyst is designed to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions in sulfuric acid production. Compared to conventional vanadium oxide-based catalysts, the platinum-based catalyst exhibits higher catalytic activity, a lower […]
Student trainee (m/f/d) in the catalysis laboratory
Adsorbents and specialty chemicals in Kirchheim near Munich.In addition to our core business, we also operate a catalysis laboratory for the investigation anddevelopment of heterogeneous catalysts and adsorbents. The measurements include, among other things, BET and chemisorption analyses, as well as the determination of activity, selectivity, adsorption capacity, etc.We are currently seeking support from a […]
Dr. Nickl visits EUROPACAT2025
Dr. Nickl is attending the EUROPACAT 2025 conference – the most important trade fair for catalysis research – in Trondheim. Unsurprisingly, Norway has a multitude of catalysis and hydrogen research centers such as SINTEF, NTNU, and others.This international conference brings together scientists, researchers, and industry representatives from around the world to discuss the latest advances […]
C&CS expands portfolio: Professional reactor service now offered
With the expansion of our service portfolio to include technical reactor service, C&CS is taking another step towards full-service support for industrial customers. In addition to developing and selecting suitable catalysts and providing process-specific advice, our new partner will now also handle the professional handling directly at the reactor – reliably, efficiently and with the […]
New catalyst for biomass gasification plants – Successful test in pilot and demonstration plant
New tar reforming catalyst for use in hot gas cleaning of biomass gasification plants The production of biogenic hydrogen from locally available biomass in biomass gasification plants is of great interest with regard to the European Green Deal’s goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 and to net zero by […]
