Clariant Finances Catalyst Research at ETH Zurich
Clariant has signed a cooperation agreement with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) to support research in catalysis and sustainable chemistry. It is providing the university with what it says is “a significant financial contribution” over an initial period of ten years. Terms were not disclosed.
The Swiss specialty chemicals group said the goal of the partnership is to advance the understanding of catalyst properties from nano- to macroscale as well as their performance. Together with the ETH Foundation, it will sponsor and collaborate in fundamental chemical research projects, promoting talented scientists and students.
Hans Bohnen, member of Clariant’s executive committee, said the partnership with ETH, like those with other academic institutions, underscores the chemicals group’s commitment to fostering innovation and R&D. Its latest cooperation expands its partnerships with prominent global academic institutions, including the Technical University of Munich, Germany, and top tier universities in China.
Detlef Guenther, vice president for research at ETH Zurich, said the collaboration with Clariant opens great opportunities for the university’s scientists and students to expand their knowledge in catalysis and benefit from first-hand expertise in the industrial application of novel technologies.
One of the world’s leading universities, the Zurich prestige school is currently recognized as the sixth best by QS World University Rankings. Since its founding in 1855, it has had a strong tradition in science and technology and has produced 21 Nobel Prize winners, including Albert Einstein.
Author: Dede Williams, Freelance Journalist
