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 […]
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 […]
Promotion Dominik Kreutzer
Our Dominik has a doctorate! Our Dominik Kreutzer completed his academic career in Regensburg under Prof. Dr. J. Rehbein. His doctoral thesis focused, among other things, on the mechanistic elucidation of Pd catalysis in cyclopropanes. The founder and managing director of C&Camp;, Dr. Nickl, is delighted: “Dominik built the catalysis lab from scratch, complete with […]
Role of industrial catalysts in global decarbonization programs
Industrial catalysts are indispensable for achieving global climate goals. They enable the efficiency improvement of existing processes, the development of low-emission technologies, and the use of sustainable energy sources. Their application and further development will be crucial for achieving a climate-neutral future. 1. Promotion of green energy sources Hydrogen production: Catalysts are central to the […]
New catalyst for biomass gasification plants
The new catalytic converter C&CS#1250 is on the front right. C&CS research success based on work in the MEMBER and GLAMOUR projects The production of biogenic hydrogen from locally available biomass in biomass gasification plants is of great interest with regard to the goal of reducing CO2 emissions to 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 […]
New iron catalyst: Energy savings in hydrogen liquefaction
Hydrogen is the energy carrier for a green future. We at C&CS GmbH are contributing to green technology and have expanded our research expertise: chemists Dr. Hans-Jürgen Eberle and Dr. Arno Tißler are now working with us on the further development and rapid market readiness of their new catalyst for the accelerated establishment of the […]
