Ecovyst Inc., a global player in advanced materials, specialty catalysts, and services, introduced AlphaCat® advanced silica products, designed to drive the progress of biocatalysis.
Following strategic investments to enhance its research and testing infrastructure at its Conshohocken, PA, R&D center, Ecovyst has developed a portfolio of cutting-edge silica-based solutions.
The company offers products as functionalized silica supports, enabling customers to immobilize enzymes, and as biocatalysts, with enzymes already immobilized on the silica.
Pioneering R&D and Testing Capabilities
Paul Whittleston is the President of Ecovyst’s Advanced Materials & Catalysts Business. He highlighted, “Our team has created a unique advanced silicas testing kit. This kit enables biocatalysis customers to evaluate various silicas with distinct functionalities.” This helps them quantify the benefits of immobilized enzymes”.
The company successfully scaled up manufacturing and quality processes for silica functionalization. It also achieved the same for enzyme immobilization at its Kansas City, Kansas, site.
These developments ensure Ecovyst can offer robust and scalable solutions to its customers.
Driving Growth in Emerging Applications
Dr. Yatao Hu, Senior Director for Advanced Silicas emphasized, “Collaborating with customers to create tailored solutions is our strength. Immobilized enzyme-driven biocatalysis is rapidly gaining traction across industries such as food, fuels, and chemicals. Its advantages include specificity, energy efficiency, a low hazard profile, and cost-effectiveness.
Expanded Expertise
Ecovyst is well-positioned to support customers in developing innovative enzyme-based processes, thanks to its enhanced laboratory and production capabilities.
“We look forward to partnering with more clients to address their unique challenges,” Dr. Hu said. “This will help drive growth in this exciting field.”
As per the press release, Ecovyst’s commitment to advancing biocatalysis underscores its dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions. It empowers industries to innovate sustainably and efficiently.
