Ecovyst Expands into Biocatalysis with Launch of AlphaCat® Advanced Silicas
Ecovyst Inc., a leading global provider of advanced materials, specialty catalysts, and services, is thrilled to announce the launch of its AlphaCat® advanced silica products. These innovative products are specifically designed to facilitate the advancement of biocatalysis, a rapidly growing field with significant potential across various industries.
This strategic move reflects Ecovyst’s commitment to diversifying into emerging applications with high growth potential. The company has made substantial investments in expanding its research and testing capabilities at its main R&D site in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. This expansion has led to the development of a diverse range of advanced silica-based products, offering customers a unique advantage in the biocatalysis space.
A Tailored Approach to Biocatalysis
Ecovyst’s AlphaCat® products are available in two forms:
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Functionalized silica supports:
These provide a platform for customers to immobilize their desired enzymes, creating highly specific and efficient catalysts.*
Biocatalysts:
These offer pre-immobilized enzymes on advanced silica supports, providing ready-to-use solutions for a range of applications.“Our team at Conshohocken has developed and launched a unique advanced silicas testing kit that enables biocatalysis customers to test a range of silicas with different functionalities to quantify the value by using immobilized enzymes,” highlighted Paul Whittleston, President of Advanced Materials & Catalysts Business at Ecovyst. “Leveraging our deep advanced silica know-how, we have successfully developed and scaled manufacturing and associated quality processes for both the functionalization of the silica support and immobilization of enzymes at our site in Kansas City, Kansas, enabling a new product offering for our customers.”
Partnering for Success
Dr. Yatao Hu, Senior Director for Advanced Silicas at Ecovyst, emphasizes the company’s commitment to collaborative innovation. “Working in partnership with our customers to develop unique solutions is where we excel. Driven by specificity, energy efficiency, low hazard profiles, and cost effectiveness, immobilized enzyme-driven biocatalysis is a rapidly emerging application with strong growth prospects across food, fuels, and chemical production. With our expanded expertise and new laboratory and production capabilities, we are excited to work with even more customers to develop new enzyme-based processes.”
Expanding Capabilities, Driving Growth
The launch of AlphaCat® advanced silica products is a significant milestone for Ecovyst. The company’s commitment to investing in research and development, along with its focus on building strong customer partnerships, positions it for continued success in the rapidly growing field of biocatalysis. Ecovyst is poised to play a key role in driving innovation and sustainability across a wide range of industries.
Contact Ecovyst Today
To learn more about Ecovyst’s AlphaCat® Advanced Silicas testing kit for biocatalysis or to discuss your immobilized enzyme project needs, please contact their team at alphacat@ecovyst.com.
About Ecovyst
Ecovyst Inc. and subsidiaries are a leading integrated and innovative global provider of advanced materials, specialty catalysts, and services. The company supports customers globally through its strategically located network of manufacturing facilities. Ecovyst believes that its products, which are predominantly inorganic, and services contribute to improving the sustainability of the environment. The company operates two uniquely positioned specialty businesses:
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Ecoservices:
Provides sulfuric acid recycling to the North American refining industry, high-quality virgin sulfuric acid for industrial and mining applications, chemical waste handling and treatment services, and ex-situ catalyst activation services for the refining and petrochemical industry.*
