Process catalysts play a crucial part in
90%
of all commercially produced chemical products
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.
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.
News
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BASF to build additional production capacity for X3D® catalyst shaping technology in Ludwigshafen
BASF announced today that it will invest in additional production capacity for its X3D® technology, a new additive manufacturing technology for catalysts based on 3D printing. The plant will produce catalysts on an industrial scale and is expected to be operational in 2026.
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.
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.
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).
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.