Catalysts Support

Catalyst Supports by B.F.S

High-Performance Substrates for Industrial Catalysis

At B.F.S, we specialize not only in active catalysts, but also in the critical backbone of heterogeneous catalysis: Catalyst Supports. These materials provide the structural foundation for active catalytic species, optimizing dispersion, stability, and reaction efficiency across a wide range of industrial processes. Our support materials are engineered for thermal durability, surface reactivity, and mechanical strength.

What Are Catalyst Supports?

Catalyst supports are inert or semi-reactive solid materials with high surface area that anchor active catalytic metals or compounds, such as Pd, Ni, Pt, Cu, and more. The role of the support is to maximize contact between reactants and active sites, regulate thermal and mass transfer, and ensure long operational life under harsh industrial conditions.

Key Characteristics of B.F.S Catalyst Supports

✅ High Surface Area (100–300 m²/g) Promotes excellent dispersion of active metal particles.
✅ Thermal Stability Withstands high temperatures (up to 1000°C for some oxides) in reforming, hydrogenation, and cracking.
✅ Mechanical Strength & Abrasion Resistance Ideal for fixed-bed reactors, fluidized beds, and slurry-phase systems.
✅ Controlled Porosity (Micro, Meso, Macro) Tailored pore size distribution for desired diffusion and adsorption profiles.
✅ Chemical Compatibility Compatible with acidic, basic, oxidative, or reductive environments.

Common Types of Catalyst Supports Offered by B.F.S

Support Material	Key Features	Applications
γ-Al₂O₃ (Alumina)	High surface area, thermal stability	Hydrogenation, reforming, hydrocracking
SiO₂ (Silica)	Acidic, high thermal shock resistance	Olefin metathesis, oxidation, fine chemicals
TiO₂ (Titania)	Redox-active, good metal interaction	Photocatalysis, selective oxidation
MgO	Basic surface, thermal stability	Dehydrogenation, acid neutralization
Activated Carbon	Large microporosity, surface functionalization	Chloride removal, adsorption, catalytic wet air oxidation
Zeolites (ZSM-5, Y)	Uniform pores, shape selectivity, ion-exchange ability	Cracking, isomerization, alkylation
Cordierite, SiC	Structured supports for monoliths and coatings	Automotive, gas-phase oxidation

Tailored Support Services by B.F.S

🧪 Custom Pore Size & Surface Chemistry Adjustment Optimized for specific catalytic metals and reactions.
🏗 Shaping & Forming Capabilities Available in spheres, extrudates, pellets, or structured monoliths.
🔬 Coating & Impregnation Services We can apply your active metal to our support — or supply ready-to-use catalysts.
📊 Characterization & Quality Control BET surface area, pore volume, XRD, SEM, and mechanical strength analysis.