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Cardiff Catalysis Institute

We are improving the understanding of catalysis, developing new catalytic processes with industry and promoting the use of catalysis as a sustainable 21st century technology.

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Left to Right: Professor Donald J. Wuebbles, co-recipient, 2007 Nobel Peace Prize; Professor Colin Riordan, President and Vice-Chancellor, Cardiff University and Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Rudolf Allemann, Head of the College of Physical Sciences and Engineering.

Nobel winner launches hub for industry excellence

1 June 2023

Climate scientist praises home for Net Zero solutions

Two rows of people wearing lab coats are photographed in a laboratory in Cardiff University’s Translation Research Hub

Launch of new centre showcases innovations in catalysis research

29 March 2023

UK-EU science partnership aims to meet net zero challenge with new catalysts

A Photograph of Professor Graham Hutchings stood at a lectern and speaking into a microphone. In his hands he holds a copy of a Net Zero Aviation Policy briefing paper. Beside him is a banner, on which text reads: The Royal Society royalsociety.org

UK’s ‘jet zero’ ambitions must resolve resource and research questions around alternatives, Royal Society report argues

8 March 2023

Scientists warn enormous quantities of UK farmland or renewable electricity required to keep flying at today’s levels

Professor Graham Hutchings in CCI lab

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Projects

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Doctral training in catalysis

Facilities

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