What is the key technological innovation behind Evonik and Zeopore's new isomerization dewaxing catalyst?

The key technological innovation is the integration of Zeopore's proprietary mesoporous molecular sieve technology with Evonik's 75+ years of expertise in catalyst design and precious metal application—specifically, optimized molecular sieve pore structure enhances reactant access to active sites, strengthens isomerization, suppresses unwanted cracking, improves selectivity, reduces light gas by-products, and boosts hydrogen efficiency.

How does the new catalyst improve product yield and sustainability in diesel and base oil production?

In diesel dewaxing, the catalyst reduces product loss to one-fifth of that with traditional solutions while maintaining higher catalytic activity; in base oil production, it recovers a significant portion of lubricant products typically lost during dewaxing; its unique mesoporous design ensures insensitivity to feedstock variations, enabling efficient processing of diverse hydrocarbon streams—including those from renewable sources—to support increased production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, thereby lowering overall CO₂ emissions.

Evonik Partners with Zeopore to Launch New Isomerization Dewaxing Catalyst

May 18, 2026

Evonik and Zeopore launched a new isomerization dewaxing catalyst using mesoporous molecular sieves to boost fuel and lubricant efficiency. The technology reduces product loss and carbon emissions, supporting sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel production.

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