CATALYST TESTIG
SERVICES & LABORATORY
Applied Catalysts offers 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. Combining our testing services with our catalyst development services accelerates project success and maximizes value creation.
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Our Process for Catalyst Testing
We have run many classes of Hydrogenation chemistry, including Hydrogenation of Nitrobenzene, Oleochemical Derivatives, Nitriles, Olefins, Aromatic rings, Hydrodechlorination, and Carbonyl groups. Other Hydrogenations can be run, including Organic Acids, Esters, Polymers, and reductive chemstries including Alkylation, Amination, and Hydrodealkylation.
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How Do Our Catalyst Testing Services Benefit You?
Our testing services enable our customers to accelerate progress through the addition of our experience in continuous process catalysts and process chemistry.
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Problems Solved by Catalyst Testing
There is often a large time delay in implementing catalyst testing technology, preventing rapid commercialization and lowering the NPV achieved by the process change.
BRING US YOUR CHALLENGE
Lab and Semi-Pilot Scale Reactor Testing
Applied Catalysts is pleased to offer lab scale and semi-pilot scale testing services in our proprietary Shell and Tube test reactor. The reactor is based on a 1″ diameter by 39″ catalyst bed and can be used to test process conditions for complete conversion of customer chemistry in a bed of 39″ or higher bed lengths using multiple reactor passes. The heat generated per pass is measured by the analysis of the increase in coolant temperature over the reactor bed length. The conversion is measured by sampling our internal GC or FTIR capability and often this is done by sending GC samples to the customer for their analysis. This is both cost effective and keeps the collaboration with the customer strong through-out the scale-up process.
Applied Catalysts has the experience to transfer continuous or batch lab scale reactor conditions to those needed in a pilot/ commercial reactor tube. Data from the semi-pilot scale test reactor can be used directly in the CRU™ turn-key catalytic reactor units for commercial scale production, or an intermediate show-tube can be run.
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.
Are You a Catalyst, Service or Systems Provider?
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 moreAPPLICATIONS + 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 moreExceedCatalyst Testing Services You Can Rely On
Applied Catalysts has multiple lab scale, semi-pilot and show-tube scale reactor systems available for testing your chemistry, or surrogate chemistry.
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we help you determine what catalyst is going to deliver the optimal productivity, selectivity & lifetime for your application
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we accelerate your time to revenue by making it quicker to transition from lab to commercial scale
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we lower project costs by leveraging our hydrogenation lab and pilot testing capability
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We help you determine what catalyst is going to deliver the optimal productivity, selectivity & lifetime for your application