Our global team of chemists and engineers work to optimize existing processes and develop new ones for the whole BASF value chain. With our competencies in heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, we provide catalysts for new and existing processes. Characterization, testing and up-scaling are part of this research. Our research also focuses on innovative cathode active materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries used in e-cars and on technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of our products and processes.