But not only chemists and biologists participated; contributions from computer science, process engineering, anthropogenic material flows, and operations management also demonstrated catalaix’s interdisciplinary approach. Our…
Catalytic recycling processes are revolutionizing the way we handle plastics. They offer the possibility of selectively breaking down different plastics and either finding optimal methods…
A new chemical process was developed. ISOMET (Tandem Isomerization Metathesis): Durable plastic waste, such as polyethylene (PE) from bottles, is converted into valuable chemical intermediates!…
Did you know that lysine plays a crucial role in your health and well-being? Lysine is a component of collagen, the most abundant protein in…
We discussed this intensively at our Principal Investigator (PI) workshop. Our conclusion: A holistic approach is needed!From design, production, and use to end-of-life management and…
To promote interdisciplinary exchange and strengthen communication between our doctoral students from different research areas, the heads of the subgroups Chemical and Biological Transformations (Rebecca…
Molecular building blocks
Production
Application
End-of-life
Raw material recovery
The WSS Research Centre catalaix is spearheading the development of new recycling technologies that will drive the transition to a multidimensional circular economy. Through catalysis, we enable the sustainable processing of complex waste streams and the integration of renewable energy into production processes.
The WSS Research Centre catalaix collaborates with a supra-regional network of interdisciplinary researchers from RWTH Aachen University and Forschungszentrum Jülich. This network includes expertise in various fields, from basic research to high-level technology translation, ensuring comprehensive solutions for a sustainable circular economy.
Insights into the festive launch of the WSS Research Centre catalaix: Guests from politics, industry and science came together to celebrate this special milestone.
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The WSS Research Centre catalaix is embedded in a supra-regional innovation network. This network encompasses outstanding research from various disciplines, spanning both fundamental research as well as translational research at advanced technology readiness levels (TRL). Its proximity to prominent initiatives, including clusters of excellence and regional structural change initiatives in related fields with a supra-regional appeal, promises strong synergies with research and development in catalaix.
Stay updated on the latest developments in catalysis and circular economy research. Our recent projects have already shown significant progress in developing recycling technologies and creating value from waste plastics.
