GLOBAL CATALYST
MANUFACTURING &
TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Process Catalysts, Systems, & Services
Need help with your catalyst process? Our team of experienced chemists and engineers will help you develop, test, and scale the right catalyst and system for your process.
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The Exact Catalyst You Need
We take the time to understand your exact needs and offer exceptional solutions.
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The Responsiveness You Deserve
Our chemists, engineers, and business development teams are fast and effective and care about your success. You will experience excellent communication with our team - we pride ourselves on having multiple touches with our customers throughout our organization.
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Fast, Fair & Excellent
Bring us your toughest custom-catalyst challenges. We’ll identify solutions that meet your most stringent requirements.
World-Class
Process Catalysts
At Applied Catalysts, we are dedicated to harnessing the power of top-tier catalyst technology to meet your specific chemical requirements. Whether developed by our expert team or carefully selected from renowned suppliers, our commitment lies in delivering the highest quality catalysts tailored to your unique needs.
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Custom Industrial Catalysts
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Catalyst Development & Testing Services
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Modular Process Systems
Industry-Leading
Emission Catalysts & Services
Applied Catalysts is a family-owned and operated ISO 9001 certified company. We proudly offer a robust—and swiftly delivered—portfolio of catalyst services in our comprehensive R&D center and laboratory in Laurens, South Carolina, including:
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Air Permit Compliance Assurance for CATOX Systems
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Catalyst Activity Testing, Troubleshooting, Cleaning, and Characterization
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New Product Development & Modeling
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Regenerative Catalytic Oxidation Catalysts
Instantly Search & Identify
The Right Catalyst For Your Needs
Navigating the complexities of catalyst selection is now easier than ever with our innovative Catalyst Finder tool on the Applied Catalysts website. Designed to streamline your search, this user-friendly tool allows you to input specific criteria such as reactant class/type, metal, reactant, and potential product. With just a few clicks, you'll be matched with the catalyst that best fits your needs.
CATALYST DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Catalyst Development
Applied Catalysts offers catalyst development services based on heterogeneous catalysts. Combining our testing services with our catalyst development services accelerates project success and maximizes value creation for the customer.
Catalyst Sourcing
There will be times when alternate suppliers are needed. As a supplier of catalyst and process technology ourselves, we can help customers source catalysts and chemicals in many areas.
Catalyst Testing
We offer lab-scale and show-tube scale testing of hydrogenation and other chemical processes under reductive or inert conditions. Other chemistries can also be run by request.
CATALYST SYSTEMS
Batch Reactor Systems
Batch reactor systems offer a reliable and flexible way to manufacture a wide range of chemical products and allow for better control over each reaction step, making them an ideal choice for many chemical manufacturers.
Continuous Reactors
Our continuous reactor systems offer productivity, reliability, and cost advantages for chemical manufacturing. Turn-key systems can be delivered.
Modular Process Systems
Designed for flexible just in time manufacturing, our modular process systems are the perfect tools for increasing productivity and driving profitability.
Separation Systems
Separation Systems are integral to a variety of industries that involve the processing of complex chemical mixtures that require safe, efficient, and reliable process equipment.
Process Catalysts
Metal Oxide Catalysts (MOC)
MOC products offer advantages as it can be used in both reductive and oxidative environments. Other advantages include high strength, attrition resistance, and tunable surface properties for various applications.
Custom Catalysts
Delivering on a foundation of catalyst development of over 30 years, we offer monolith-based, particulate catalysts, PGM, and base-metal catalysts.
Activated Carbon Monolith Catalysts (ACMC)
At Applied Catalysts, we strive to meet the unique needs of every customer. Whether you have a particular catalyst type in mind or need some additional guidance, we can help find the best solutions through all stages, from development to commercialization.
Granular Activated Carbon Catalysts (GACC)
GACC products have a high surface area and inert support for numerous catalyst applications. We can help you develop, test, and deliver the right catalyst.
CATALYST PROCESSES
Hydrogenation
Hydrogenation is an essential process in a number of chemical process industries, including Specialty Chemicals, Pharmaceutical intermediates, and Polymers. We offer robust hydrogenation catalysts, systems, and services for a variety of classes of chemistry at the lab, pilot, and production scale.
Reductive Alkylation
Reductive Alkylation is an essential process in several chemical process industries, including Specialty Chemicals, Pharmaceutical intermediates, and Polymers. We offer robust reductive alkylation catalysts, systems, and services for a variety of classes of chemistry at the lab, pilot, and production scale.
Selective Oxidation
Selective Oxidation is an essential process in a number of chemical process industries, including Specialty Chemicals, Pharmaceutical intermediates, and Polymers. We offer robust selective oxidation catalysts, systems, and services for a variety of classes of chemistry at the lab, pilot, and production scale.
Hydrogenation
Hydrogenation is an essential process in a number of chemical process industries, including Specialty Chemicals, Pharmaceutical intermediates, and Polymers. We offer robust hydrogenation catalysts, systems, and services for a variety of classes of chemistry at the lab, pilot, and production scale.
Reductive Alkylation
Reductive Alkylation is an essential process in several chemical process industries, including Specialty Chemicals, Pharmaceutical intermediates, and Polymers. We offer robust reductive alkylation catalysts, systems, and services for a variety of classes of chemistry at the lab, pilot, and production scale.
Selective Oxidation
Selective Oxidation is an essential process in a number of chemical process industries, including Specialty Chemicals, Pharmaceutical intermediates, and Polymers. We offer robust selective oxidation catalysts, systems, and services for a variety of classes of chemistry at the lab, pilot, and production scale.
APPLICATIONS + INDUSTRIES SERVED
Biorenewables
Pioneering catalyst solutions for converting renewable resources into sustainable and eco-friendly bio-based products.
Learn moreCO2 Capture
CO2 capture is the absorption of CO2 from ambient air (direct capture) or from more concentrated streams from industrial and other combustion processes. We can provide supports that are ready for absorbants to be applied, or monoliths with absorbants applied to your specifications.
Learn moreFine Chemicals
Specialized catalysts designed for precision and efficiency in the synthesis of high-value fine chemicals.
Learn moreOleochemicals
Tailored catalysts facilitating the conversion of natural oils and fats into diverse industrial chemicals and products.
Learn morePharmaceuticals
High-purity catalysts designed to meet stringent regulatory standards for synthesizing complex pharmaceutical compounds.
Learn morePolymers
Innovative catalysts used in polymerization processes, crucial for creating a variety of synthetic polymers with desired properties.
Learn moreSpecialty chemicals
Customized catalyst solutions catering to the unique requirements of specialty chemical production, ensuring quality and performance.
Learn moreThe Benefits of Using Applied Catalysts for Catalyst & Chemical Sourcing
Applied Catalysts works with many suppliers across the globe. We can provide the following:
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in-house validation capabilities
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in-house and external catalyst supplier
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connections with many manufacturers