Chemical Catalysts and Adsorbents

Chemical Catalysts and Adsorbents

Chemical Catalysts and Adsorbents

As the global leader in chemical catalysts, BASF develops cutting-edge catalyst chemistry with our customers’ needs in mind.

Exceptional catalyst technology begins with our customers. BASF has global catalyst R&D and technical service staff around the world to provide you with immediate, local attention. By working closely together to establish your needs and objectives, we provide the right catalysts to fit your process.

We use over a century of experience in the catalysts industry to deliver world-class expertise, precious metals supply, and full-loop management services, meaning we can also help you recover precious metals from spent catalysts. Our work ensures you always get the best possible efficiency, performance and value.

Process catalysts play a crucial part in 

90%

of all commercially produced chemical products

About Chemical Catalysts

Sometimes you need an off-the-shelf solution, and sometimes the situation calls for a tailored proprietary catalyst – or a joint development program for something entirely unique. Our custom catalyst manufacturing services free you up to focus on running the business.

BASF is dedicated to working closely together to determine the right catalyst solution for your application. As leading catalyst manufacturers, we provide a series of solutions along the chemical value chain such as oxidation, intermediates production and specialty applications.

With our in-depth knowledge and expertise in chemical markets, catalysts and processes, you can expect optimal results and an invaluable partnership.

Areas of Chemical Catalysts

BASF develops catalysts in multiple sub-industries. Choose your industry to learn more about our offerings and expertise in that area.

Adsorbents
Adsorbents
Adsorbent technologies for applications in industries such as refining, petrochemical, chemical, and gas processing.
Biorenewables
Heterogeneous catalysts and adsorbents for chemicals based on biological feedstocks.
Custom Catalysts
Broad range of manufacturing assets combined with critical expertise in custom catalyst development.
Fine Chemical Catalysts
Catalyst technologies for several fine and specialty chemical products.
Maleic Anhydride Catalysts
Portfolio for maleic anhydride process and butane oxidation to maleic anhydride catalysts.
Oleochemical Catalysts
Portfolio of catalysts and adsorbents covering a wide range of oleochemical processing needs.
Petrochemical Catalysts
Proprietary base metal and precious metal catalysts and base metal oxides for chemical and petrochemical processes.
Phthalic Anhydride Catalysts
Catalysts for producers of phthalic anhydride from oxidation of o-Xylene and naphthalene or mixed feed.
Stationary Emissions Control
We help our customers staying environmentally compliant and cost effective.
Sulfuric Acid Catalysts
Our sulfuric acid catalysts offer the lowest sulfur dioxide emission profile in the world.
Styrene Catalysts
We develop high-quality styrene catalysts to facilitate the chemical dehydrogenation process.
Syngas Catalysts
Syngas is crucial for emerging technologies for gas-to-liquids, methanol-to-olefins, coal-to-liquids and fuel cells.
Products
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News

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Trade News | January 29, 2024

BASF and Envision Energy enter a collaboration to drive sustainable energy solutions

BASF process catalysts, a leading provider of innovative catalyst technology, today announced a new collaboration with Envision Energy, a leading green technology provider of comprehensive net zero solutions. The collaboration aims to further develop the conversion of green hydrogen and CO2 into e-methanol through an advanced, dynamic process design.
Trade News | June 27, 2023

BASF and thyssenkrupp Uhde cooperate to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

BASF and thyssenkrupp Uhde today announced their cooperation in the marketing and further development of catalyst and process design for thyssenkrupp Uhde’s leading EnviNOx® technology for N2O and NOx abatement. BASF will supply its high-performance catalysts to thyssenkrupp Uhde, enabling their customers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions even more effectively. 
Trade News | May 16, 2023

ORLEN Południe plant makes propylene glycol production more sustainable based on BASF technology

ORLEN Południe, a leading player in biofuels in Poland, has recently concluded the first year of operation of its BioPG plant, converting glycerol, a by-product of biodiesel production, into renewable propylene glycol (BioPG).
BASF received the ExxonMobil technology qualification for its Durasorbâ„¢ Cryo-HRU technology following extensive discussions and technical evaluation.
Trade News | January 17, 2023

ExxonMobil awards BASF Durasorbâ„¢ Cryo-HRU with technology qualification for LNG pre-treatment

BASF received the ExxonMobil technology qualification for its Durasorbâ„¢ Cryo-HRU technology following extensive discussions and technical evaluation. Durasorb Cryo-HRU is an LNG pre-treatment technology that removes both heavy hydrocarbons (HHCs, including C8+ and BTEX) and water from natural gas prior to entering the liquefaction section of the plant.

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