Clariant has announced a strategic collaboration with Vertimass to accelerate the development and commercialisation of advanced zeolite catalysts for the catalytic conversion of biobased alcohols using Vertimass’ Consolidated Alcohols Deoxygenation and Oligomerisation (CADO) process. 

The partnership combines Vertimass’ innovative technology with Clariant’s six decades of expertise in zeolite catalyst development to advance sustainable chemical processing.

Under the collaboration, Clariant will provide technical support to scale Vertimass’ technology to commercial production. 

This includes catalyst development expertise, industrial scale-up guidance, provision of catalyst samples for testing, detailed characterisation services, and ongoing consultation from Clariant’s zeolite experts.

Vertimass’ CADO technology enables the conversion of sustainable methanol, ethanol, and other alcohols into liquid fuels compatible with existing vehicles and aircraft, offering significant environmental benefits.

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Vertimass focuses on licensing breakthrough processes for renewable fuel production.

Building on an established relationship, the collaboration seeks to optimise catalyst performance and enable efficient commercial-scale production. 

It highlights Clariant’s continued commitment to innovative zeolite catalysts and sustainable chemistry solutions, supporting the global energy transition and the advancement of renewable fuels.

"We are excited to collaborate with Vertimass on this innovative technology that represents a significant advancement in renewable fuel production," said Gene Mueller, Vice President and Head of Ethylene for Clariant Catalysts. "Vertimass' approach to converting renewable alcohols into biobased fuels has remarkable potential for commercial application and environmental benefit. By combining their process innovation with our proven expertise in zeolite catalyst development and industrial scale-up, we are targeting to accelerate the path to commercialisation."

Charles Wyman, President and CEO at Vertimass, added: "As innovators in sustainable fuel production technology, we are accelerating the path to commercially viable deployment of renewable fuels. Clariant's deep expertise in zeolite catalyst development and proven capabilities in commercial scale-up make them an exceptional partner, and we look forward to working closely with Clariant to deploy our CADO technology." -OGN/TradeArabia News Service