Chemical Processes and Technologies Research Group

• Processes for obtaining alkylphenols and research on the synthesis of alkylphenol derivatives,
• Synthesis of aromatic polycarbonates from diphenyl carbonate, dimethyl carbonate, and bisphenol A and its bio-based replacements:
  • Bisphenol A (BPA) – development of a technology for producing high‑purity BPA for medical and optical‑grade polycarbonates,
  • BPTMC – additive for the production of innovative construction polycarbonates for modular building applications.
• Plasticizers for polymers – modern, specialized plasticizers with a wide range of applications, based on petrochemical raw materials and natural compounds,
• Flame retardants – synthesis and characterization of new halogen‑free flame retardants tailored to specific applications, using petrochemical and natural raw materials,
• Wastewater treatment – removal of organic contaminants from industrial wastewater using comprehensive solutions based on ion‑exchange resins, commercial and modified activated carbons, and dedicated membranes,
• Esterification and etherification processes – research on the development of ester and ether derivatives for practical applications,
• Testing, development, modification, and improvement of catalytic systems,
• Studies of processes occurring on ion‑exchange resins aimed at industrial implementation,
• Processes for obtaining glycols, multi‑hydroxyl alcohols, and amino acids, including synthesis, purification, and product separation stages,
• Separation of liquid mixtures – the group operates distillation systems ranging from 2 to 175 dm³ with dedicated distillation columns; separation processes can be carried out from atmospheric pressure to deep vacuum,
• Technologies for producing amidoamines and their derivatives – surface‑active compounds,
• Research on chemical recycling of waste plastics and polymeric materials,
• Biotechnological processes – use of biocatalysts (e.g., enzymes) in industrial manufacturing processes,
• Hydrogen process technologies,
• Oxyalkylation of organic feedstocks, including natural and waste-derived products,
• High‑pressure chemical syntheses,
• Chemical syntheses using process gases,
• Catalysts for oxyalkylation processes,
• Testing catalyst activity and stability in both fixed‑bed and slurry systems,
• Simulation of high‑pressure processes (including hydrogenation) at laboratory and semi‑technical scale,
• Hydrotreatment of hydrocarbon fractions, including biogenic fractions, using low‑emission hydrogen; synthesis of advanced biofuels and RFNBO‑type fuels with innovative catalytic systems,
• Development of materials for specialized fertilizers (EEF) enabling controlled nutrient release, as well as coating of granular fertilizers using biodegradable coating materials,
• Synthesis and production of nonionic surfactants and cosmetic ingredients,
• Development of formulations and methods for market-ready and industrial final products.

The Research Group operates specialized facilities, including:

• Equipment for simulating continuous hydrogen processes at pressures up to 300 bar, enabling catalyst testing in slurry and fixed‑bed systems, including pilot scale,
• A semi‑technical experimental installation for studying processes conducted in a stationary bed in the liquid phase, allowing simulation of industrial conditions; suitable for research as well as pilot‑ or low‑volume production,
• Distillation and rectification equipment.