Clariant upgrades its Japanese R&D base to facilitate faster and smarter catalyst research

●Large investment in cutting-edge instruments and equipment to enhance the R&D capability and speed of the Toyama base in Japan

The ability to synthesize and evaluate hydrogenation catalysts has more than doubled

● The new test device can simulate the industrial reaction conditions in the production of styrene

The Clariant Catalysts business unit further enhances its research and development capabilities
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The company recently made another major investment to modernize its research facility in Toyama, Japan, to enable faster and more efficient experimental activities
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In addition to being a global center for Clariant's nickel-based hydrogenation and styrene catalyst research and development, the Toyama site is also involved in other areas of research, including custom catalysts, emission control, and emerging Power-to-X technology applications
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Clariant's NiSat® series of powder-based hydrogenation catalysts and the StyroMax® series of styrene production catalysts are the two main products developed by the Toyama site
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The synthesis and evaluation capabilities of NiSat catalysts have now more than doubled, significantly accelerating the development and scale-up of new catalysts, while ensuring products meet customer requirements through application testing
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For styrene catalysts, the new test setup more accurately simulates industrial reaction conditions in styrene production
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This not only strengthens Clariant's R&D capabilities in the field of styrene catalysts, but also strengthens cooperation with process licensors
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Marvin Estenfelder, Global R&D Director of Clariant's Catalysts business unit, said: "Upgrading and expanding the Toyama site is part of our strategy to steadily increase our global R&D capabilities
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California) to double the R&D capacity of our High-Throughput Catalyst R&D Center
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Earlier this year, we officially opened our Advanced Catalyst R&D Center at the Clariant Integrated Campus in Shanghai
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These developments have enhanced our global R&D capabilities and supported our greater Respond quickly to regional needs
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Koji Ito, General Manager of Clariant Catalysts Japan, added: "Clariant is committed to local R&D in key markets such as Japan, capturing trends and attracting talent
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We also maintain and actively seek to expand our advanced catalysis engagement with Japan.
Collaboration with universities in technical research
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Founded in 1964, Clariant Catalyst Japan conducts R&D and production at its Toyama base and customer relations and technical services at its Tokyo office
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The Toyama base is one of Clariant Catalysts' 10 global R&D centers and the third largest of its 14 production bases
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Clariant's catalyst R&D and production base in Toyama, Japan
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