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 […]
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 […]
All equipment is ready for use in the catalysis laboratory!
Our catalysis lab is now fully operational! A few days ago, colleagues from www.micromeritics.com visited us in Kirchheim and commissioned the AutoChem III. Dominik Kreutzer, head of the C&CS catalysis lab, then carried out his own calibration measurements and is delighted: “With the AutoChem III, we can now carry out measurements on behalf of […]
Catalysts in catalytic afterburners
The modern chemical industry is increasingly focused on environmental protection. One of the key challenges is reducing harmful emissions released during industrial processes. This is where catalytic afterburners (C&Cs) come into play, having established themselves as an efficient solution for minimizing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other pollutants. This article examines the operation, advantages, and […]
Chemisorption and physisorption – explained briefly
These phenomena appear everywhere in catalysis and describe how gas molecules “stick” to the catalyst surface. When atoms, ions, or molecules from gases or liquids adhere to a surface, this is called adsorption (note that absorption refers to volume). More precisely, there is chemisorption, involving strong, stable chemical bonds such as CO-Pt, and physisorption, involving […]
C&CS at “IConBM2024”
At the International Conference on Biomass in Palermo (IConBM2024 (aidic.it)) on May 20, 2024, first results of a novel catalyst developed within the framework of the EU project MEMBER for Sorption Enhanced Reforming (SER) for steam reforming of tars in a simulated synthesis gas from biomass gasification were presented. The link to the presentation is […]
C&CS in research
Dr. Manfred Nacken is the project manager at C&CS for the development of a novel nickel catalyst for reforming this sustainable feedstock. Managing Director Dr. Nickl says: “We have developed a highly effective, low-abrasion catalyst system specifically for this application, our ‘C&CS #1050 fluidized reformer bed’. We anticipate its imminent commercialization and are pleased with […]
