Catalyst & materials research

The research and development teams come into their own whenever existing chemical processes in the refining or chemical & petrochemical industries need to be made more energy-efficient, the carbon footprint reduced, or renewable raw materials integrated. This also applies to development of new processes for electrolysis or the production of fuel cells and batteries. Catalyst and materials research is a key factor here. Research teams worldwide rely on hte to find answers to their specific questions faster and more precisely, as well as to expand their testing capacities. 

Unleash your full potential with our R&D workflows

hte operates its own lab for catalyst and materials research in Heidelberg with more than 50 test systems, offering you comprehensive lab-scale R&D workflows. This enables us to generate high-quality data very quickly, which in turn accelerates innovations and your company’s path to net zero emissions. 

Enjoy the following benefits for both short-term and long-term research projects: 

  • State-of-the-art technology, precise analytics, innovative software solutions, and in-depth application knowledge  
  • Highly qualified and experienced experts in the fields of chemistry, engineering, and software 
  • Customized lab systems for your specific issues/questions 
  • Proven test systems that accurately map commercial processes and provide reliable data for well-founded decisions 
  • Reliable system availability thanks to our in-house maintenance service 
  • High data quality in a short time 
  • Intellectual property rights for material and process innovations that remain entirely with you 

Catalyst and materials research in the hte laboratory

Get high-quality results quickly from us: We offer you a range of research and development services in our laboratory with more than 50 testing systems.   

Materials testing

As part of contract research, we test catalysts, battery materials, and electrocatalysts on a lab scale for our customers and also support them during upscaling and piloting. The materials to be tested are either provided by our customers or produced in our own synthesis lab.  

Synthesis laboratory

In catalyst and materials research, a large number of samples need to be generated, prepared, and evaluated in a short time. Our team in the synthesis lab has the necessary expertise, as well as precise procedures and technologies, to cope with high sample volumes. 

R&D consulting

Our experts also support you beyond experimental work and can provide valuable help with various tasks, such as workflow analyses, design and feasibility studies, cost estimates, or scientific work such as experiment design.  

Unleashing potential together

Customers worldwide rely on our lab-scale R&D workflows, which combine reactor systems, precise analytics, and customized software solutions with in-depth application knowledge. 

Speak with our experts

hte not only offers flexible lab facilities, time-saving catalyst and materials research, and the development of efficient processes – it also supports R&D teams at various stages of their research journey. Our specialists, for example, help with their expert knowledge in formulating and adjusting research and development strategies, assessing technologies, and evaluating studies.