MISSION

The centre focuses on catalysis-related R&D and technique translation. The CAT provides an interdisciplinary research platform for collaboration internally between NTU research groups and externally with industrial partners. The centre aims at exploring novel approaches to catalysis and catalytic reaction engineering, which will benefit the issues ranging from local industrial manufacturing to global warming threat. The research focuses on several key areas, including material science, catalysis, reactor, and process engineering, which will potentially feed into future “lab-to-industry” applications. The centre develops roadmaps of economy-critical chemicals, including areas such as future fuels, healthcare, specialty and bulk chemicals, mining, and water treatment, which require urgent replacement to achieve carbon-neutral industry in the timeframe needed to address 2050 climate objectives.

VISION

Our key expertise covers the areas of catalyst discovery and development, reaction engineering, material development, advanced characterization, mathematical modeling, reactor design, and sustainable solutions for a circular economy.

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