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      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 starts with our customers. We offer global R&D and technical service teams to provide immediate, local support. By collaborating closely with you, we tailor the right catalysts to meet your specific needs.

      Learn about BASF's new Catalyst Development and Solids Processing Center and its fascinating capabilities. 

      Process catalysts play a crucial part in 

      90%

      of all commercially produced chemical products

      About Chemical Catalysts

      At BASF, we offer both off-the-shelf solutions and tailored proprietary catalysts, including joint development programs for unique needs. Our custom catalyst manufacturing services allow you to focus on your business while we collaborate closely to find the right catalyst solution for your application.

      As leading catalyst manufacturers, we provide solutions across the chemical value chain, including oxidation, intermediates production, and specialty applications.

      Product Information
      Find our brochures, data sheets and one pagers. 
      BASF Refinery Map
      Overview of BASF's innovative FCC catalysts, hydrogenation catalysts, and adsorbents for refinery applications.

      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.
      Sustainable off-gas Catalysts
      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.

      News

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      Trade News | May 7, 2025

      BASF partners with Plug Power to deploy purification solutions in their advanced hydrogen liquefaction plants

      BASF announced today the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive solutions for the green hydrogen economy, positioning BASF’s advanced DeOxo catalysts as an offer within Plug Power’s hydrogen liquefaction plants globally to enhance their market offerings, improving reliability and cost efficiency.
      Trade News | November 12, 2024

      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. 
      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 | October 10, 2023

      BASF becomes first company to successfully produce metal-organic frameworks on a commercial scale for carbon capture

      BASF is the first company to produce metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) on a production scale of several hundred tons per year. MOFs are highly crystalline structures with nanometer-sized pores and a large surface area. This structure offers a high capacity for the storage of carbon dioxide (CO2), the dehumidification of air for room climate control, and the adsorption of the greenhouse gas methane. BASF has developed expertise on the scale-up and production of MOFs, can tailor MOFs to customers’ needs and specifications, and today has the capacity to produce customized MOFs for various applications and industries. 

      This News Release is only available in English

      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. 

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