Russische Cultureel en Wetenschappelijk Centrum bij Brussel

            Press release           

             On May 13–14, 2008 the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Brussels (Rue du Meridien, 21, telephone 219-01-33) organizes the presentation of scientific products of the Boreskov Institute of Catalysis of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Novosibirsk, Russia). The focus will be made both on the accomplished developments that are employed by a number of companies and on recent scientific discoveries which may be the basis for cooperation with universities, large and medium companies.

            The modern industries can hardly exist without chemical processes based on catalysts. These are fuels for motor vehicles, synthetic textiles we wear, fresh air we breathe in – all became possible owing to catalysis. Today as much as 25–30 % of gross products in developed countries are produced using catalytic technologies.

            In Russia, the Boreskov Institute of Catalysis (BIC) of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences is a leader in the catalytic science. The Institute has its 50 year anniversary since its foundation in Novosibirsk Academy Town. The BIC’s staff now numbers more than 1000 specialists in nanotechnologies, R&D in catalysis, engineers and technologists. BIC has fruitful contacts with more than 20 companies throughout the world. The Russian BIC’s partners are more than 30 industrial enterprises and companies.

            The scope of the presentation will cover the following topics:           

           A. Ecological catalysis: methods for treatment of waste gas and water. Catalysis is capable of answering the question how we can make our world more sound.          

            B. Catalytic technologies for synthesis of biofuel. What shall we do when oil deposits are exhausted?

            C. Future of hydrogen vehicles.

            D. Catalysis for human life – catalysis in your home.

The BIC's products will be exhibited during the event. All the catalytic processes – from large industrial enterprises to household catalytic heaters – comprise invisibly the knowledge and experience of BIC’s scientists.

            Registration is necessary per telephine or e-mail. No participation fee. Request for separate meetings with BIC's scientists are possible.

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