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Industrial scale-up of an innovative catalyst for sustainable propylene production.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The PROESCAT<\/strong> project is developing a pioneering catalytic technology to enhance the sustainable production of propylene<\/strong>, a fundamental component in the manufacture of plastics and chemicals. The initiative focuses on optimising propane dehydrogenation<\/strong> by using an advanced catalyst composed of bimetallic nanoparticles (platinum and tin) on an alumina base.<\/p>\n

The catalyst is prepared via a \u201cone-pot\u201d synthesis method<\/strong>\u2014a process where the reaction occurs within a single reactor\u2014ensuring high nanoparticle dispersion and exceptional stability. This approach enables the technology to achieve<\/strong> 99 % selectivity<\/strong>, a figure that outperforms current commercial alternatives.<\/p>\n

The primary goal of the experiment is to scale up production and validate performance in a pilot plant<\/strong> under real-world conditions, demonstrating the technology\u2019s technical and economic viability. Furthermore, the project identifies market opportunities alongside petrochemical companies and manufacturers to streamline future technology transfer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This innovation helps transform the industry through more energy-efficient processes with a lower environmental impact, paving the way<\/strong> for the use of alternative feedstocks such as biopropane<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Eurecat<\/strong> contributes to the project through its Chemical Technology<\/a> unit, providing expertise in material synthesis and process scale-up, while the Valorisation area manages market transfer and intellectual property protection.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Project<\/strong><\/p>\n

PROESCAT \u2013 Propane Dehydrogenation Scaling with innovative Catalyst.<\/p>\n

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Project reference<\/strong><\/p>\n

2025PROD00130<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Programme and call<\/strong><\/p>\n

Project funded by the Product call under the Knowledge Industry programme (AGAUR) of the Government of Catalonia.<\/p>\n

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Related SDGs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>SDG 7. Affordable and clean energy<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Reduces energy consumption in the propylene production process through a more efficient catalyst.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>SDG 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Drives innovation in the petrochemical sector by developing advanced catalytic technology with industrial applications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>SDG 12 \u2013 Responsible consumption and production<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The technology minimises by-product generation and improves resource efficiency in propylene production.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>SDG 13. Climate action<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Contributes to reducing the petrochemical sector’s carbon footprint by improving energy efficiency and enabling the use of renewable propane.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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