Who we are

Located in the Technology Park of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), the Laboratory of Process Intensification and Catalysis (LIPCAT) is the IdLab in Brazil, serving as a center of excellence dedicated to research, development, and innovation in catalytic processes and chemical process intensification.

Affiliated with both the Institute of Chemistry and the School of Chemistry at UFRJ, our state-of-the-art infrastructure includes specialized laboratories equipped with cutting-edge technology, meeting the highest standards of quality and safety. This enables advanced studies ranging from laboratory scale to industrial process scale-up, with the ability to conduct tests under real operating conditions.

LIPCAT stands out in the areas of process intensification and optimization, advanced catalyst development, material characterization, and performance evaluation in complex operations, delivering sustainable, high-impact solutions for the chemical and energy industries.

Our team is composed of researchers with multidisciplinary backgrounds, integrating knowledge from various fields. We foster a collaborative and innovative environment to address the challenges faced by industry and society.

At LIPCAT, science and innovation go hand in hand to turn challenges into sustainable solutions.