Fuel Innovation in Petrochemicals with Evonik’s High-Performance Solutions
Petrochemicals power the modern world—from fuels and plastics to solvents and specialty chemicals. More than 80 % of all chemical products are manufactured using catalytic processes, which makes catalyst selection a decisive factor for yield, selectivity and process economics. Evonik delivers catalysts, adsorbents and regeneration services that help petrochemical producers optimize processes and meet evolving regulatory demands.
Why Choose Evonik for Petrochemical Applications?
- Proven Performance: Trusted brands like Metalyst®, Noblyst®, and PUROCEL® deliver consistent results in demanding chemical environments.
- Regenerable Media: PUROCEL® adsorbents can be regenerated for several hundred cycles. Because the material is regenerated before unloading, it is non-hazardous at the point of disposal, which reduces disposal liability. Evonik also offers regeneration and rejuvenation services for spent hydroprocessing catalysts.
- Tailored Functionality: From alkoxides to catalysts, our portfolio adapts to your process needs.
Solutions by Application
Catalysts & Process Optimization
- Metalyst® / Noblyst® / Octolyst® – Heterogeneous catalysts for hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, oxidation and fine chemical synthesis. Noblyst® precious metal catalysts for fixed bed processes come with a full service package including precious metals management. Octolyst® base metal catalysts include grades that retain high hydrogenation activity even in sulfur-containing feeds.
- Catylen® – Proprietary Ziegler-Natta catalyst components: Catylen® S supports and Catylen® D donors. They control the isotacticity of polypropylene-based polymers, regulate molecular weight distribution and can be used in combination with phthalate-free Ziegler-Natta catalysts.
Solvents & Intermediates
- Purification & Separation
- PUROCEL® RI / PUROCEL® RI – PSD Opt – Granular activated bauxite adsorbents for the removal of process impurities from aqueous and hydrocarbon streams. Particularly effective in removing colour bodies and odour from lubricating oil, wax and transformer oil streams; treatment reduces organic acidity and increases resistance to oxidation. Typical applications include used motor oil, used transformer oil and white oil polishing, bringing used oil to Group I/II base oil quality. Surface area 180 m²/g; regenerable for several hundred cycles.
The Evonik Advantage
- Full Service Package: Technical customer service, high-throughput screening and precious metal recovery are part of the offering. Our catalysts are designed for long service life in continuous industrial operation.
- Catalyst Regeneration and Feedstock Purification: Evonik regenerates and rejuvenates spent hydroprocessing catalysts, restoring activity and extending catalyst life. Our CHLOROCEL, DRYOCEL and DYNOCEL adsorbents remove chlorine, moisture and contaminants from recycled feedstocks such as pyrolysis oil.
- Expert Support: Our technical teams collaborate with you to optimize formulations and scale production efficiently.
Ready to Refine Your Petrochemical Processes?
Discover how Metalyst®, Noblyst®, Octolyst®, Catylen® and PUROCEL® can support your processes – from hydrogenation and polyolefin production to oil purification and catalyst regeneration.
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