Clariant Signs Catalysis Research Partnership with University of Zurich

Clariant, a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemicals company, has signed a collaboration agreement with ETH Zurich to provide significant financial support over a ten-year period to back research in catalysis and sustainable chemistry. The partnership aims, first, to advance understanding of catalyst properties—from nano to macro scale—and their performance. Second, together with the ETH Foundation, Clariant will sponsor and collaborate on fundamental chemical research projects by supporting talented ETH scientists and students. Hans Bohnen, member of Clariant's Executive Committee, said: "We are honored to announce our research agreement with the prestigious ETH Zurich. Like our partnerships with other academic institutions, it underscores our commitment to fostering innovation and R&D to develop groundbreaking products and solutions that create value for people, industries and the environment." [caption id="attachment_122388" align="aligncenter"] Main building of ETH Zurich in Switzerland. (Photo: ETH Zurich, Marcus Bertschi)[/caption]   Marvin Estenfelder, Head of R&D at Clariant Catalysts, said: "There is no better way to develop next-generation products than through continuous idea exchange with the next generation of scientists. We look forward to bringing many successful projects to life with ETH Zurich." Detlef Guenther, Vice President of Research at ETH Zurich, said: "The new research collaboration with Clariant offers tremendous opportunities for our scientists and students to expand their knowledge in catalysis and benefit from first-hand expertise in industrial applications of new technologies." ETH (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich) is one of the world's leading universities, currently ranked sixth best by the QS World University Rankings. Founded in 1855, the university has a strong tradition in science and technology, reflected in its connection with 21 Nobel laureates in the past, including Albert Einstein. At the forefront of catalysis research, the latest methods and materials developed by ETH have provided deep insights into previously undiscovered aspects of catalysis. Clariant's research collaboration with ETH Zurich marks another important milestone for the company and further expands its partnerships with leading global academic institutions, including the Technical University of Munich, Germany, and Tianjin University, China.