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Max Planck Centre on the Fundamentals of Heterogeneous Catalysis

The Max Planck Centre on the Fundamentals of Heterogeneous Catalysis explores advancements in our understanding of catalysis.

The Centre opened in 2019 to facilitate collaborative research with Max Planck Institutes around the world.

Latest news

Plastic bottles and bags are photographed from below suspended in the ocean

Could tiny water droplets hold the key to dissolving the global plastic waste crisis?

15 July 2026

International team of scientists develop catalyst-free plastic recycling process with just water and oxygen

Chemical elements Gold and Palladium are visualised on top of a molecular grid.

“Teaming up” metals can boost catalyst performance and reduce waste, study finds

11 June 2026

Gold and palladium offer promising route to more sustainable chemical manufacturing

A man wearing glasses and a suit speaks to an audience from a lectern.

Chemistry professor honoured with science diplomacy award

17 February 2026

Professor Sir Richard Catlow recognised alongside longstanding friend and colleague for outstanding diplomatic efforts in the field of science

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.

Home to two institutes, both using world-leading research to improve industrial processes.

The School tackles the important scientific challenges of the 21st century which is the focus of its internationally leading research and education.