Catalysts

Catalysts

BASF Catalysts offers exceptional expertise in the development of technologies that protect the air we breathe, produce the fuels that power our world and ensure efficient production of a wide variety of chemicals, plastics and other products including advanced battery materials. The offerings of BASF Catalysts are divided into four areas: Battery Materials, Chemical Catalysts and Adsorbents, Refinery Catalysts and Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions.

Battery Materials
We develop innovative materials and technologies for current and next-generation lithium-ion batteries, as well as future battery systems for customers. 
Chemical Catalysts and Adsorbents
As the global leader in chemical catalysts, BASF develops cutting-edge catalyst chemistry with our customers’ needs in mind.
Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS)
As a standalone entity, we leverage deep expertise in catalysis and precious metals to serve customers in many industries and provide full-loop services with our precious metals trading and recycling offering.
Refinery Catalysts
Our FCC catalyst and additive offerings together with our expert technical services build the right solution to create value within any unit’s constraints.