R&D Link China to the World

Research, development and innovation are key elements in our sustained growth strategy. They play a central role at Degussa, alongside our expertise in applications technology and proximity to our customers.

In April 2004, Degussa inaugurated its R&D Center in Shanghai, with an investment of 12 million. The new, 6,900 square-meter R&D center houses state-of-the-art laboratories, facilities for marketing and application engineering, and technical after-sales service.

In June 2005, Degussa signed a contract with Jilin University on the joint development on production of the high performance polymers such as PEEK and PES, thus delivering its commitment to high-tech cooperation with leading Chinese Universities.

Creavis Technologies & Innovation, Degussa’s R&D unit, creates profitable and sustainable new businesses for Degussa. Its focus is to enhance Degussa’s portfolio by building high-value businesses in specialty chemistry through technologies new to the world.

Degussa Enax (Anqiu) Power Lion Technologies Co., Ltd. is a joint venture of Degussa (China) and Japan’s ENAX, INC. The joint venture offers highly-developed electrodes for lithium-ion batteries, which are essential factors for modern electric and hybrid electric vehicles. A marketing platform has now been established under the name LION Power, which includes not only SEPARION^® separator, but also high-performance anode and cathode materials, as well as safe new electrolytes based on ionic liquids.

For further information about Degussa's R&D activities, please visit our Corporate Website.