At the Cutting Edge of Catalysis Innovation
In this interview, Phillip Chalabi, Umicore’s director Strategic Projects and Innovation, gives an overview of the company’s activities in precious metal chemistry.
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Umicore Breaks Ground for Fuel Cell Catalyst Plant in China
At the end of last week, Belgian chemicals and recycling company Umicore held the groundbreaking ceremony in Changshu, Jiangsu province, China, for its new large-scale fuel cell catalyst plant.
Umicore to Proceed with Construction of Battery Materials Plant in Canada
In Canada, Belgian materials technology and recycling group Umicore is proceeding with the construction of a 35 GWh equivalent battery materials production plant in Loyalist, Ontario, to cater to the North American electric vehicle (EV) battery market. Located at about 25 km from Kingston, the plant in Loyalist will be at the heart of Canada’s automotive technology cluster.
Umicore and VW Arm Establish European Battery JV
Belgian chemical producer and recycler Umicore and PowerCo, the newly created battery company of the Volkswagen (VW) group, have officially founded their envisioned joint venture to produce precursor and cathode materials for VW’s European vehicle fleet.
Umicore and Volkswagen in EV Battery Materials JV
Belgian chemicals and recycling company Umicore is teaming up with German carmaker Volkswagen in a joint venture to produce cathode materials for VW’s battery cell production. The companies said the new firm would be the first of its kind in the European automotive market and would support the ambitious objectives of the EU’s Green Deal.
Umicore Acquires YPhos Ligand Technology from Bochum University
Umicore‘s business unit Precious Metals Chemistry is further expanding its cross-coupling catalyst portfolio by acquiring Ruhr University Bochum’s YPhos ligands and catalysts technology.
