ChemTech - Institute of Chemical Technology

Applied chemistry at the service of the industry

As an applied research institute active in the chemical, pharmaceutical and other chemistry-dependent sectors, ChemTech develops new molecules and supports technology transfer from molecular innovation to industrial production. ChemTech’s state-of-the-art facilities feature laboratories for synthesis and analysis as well as pilot plant infrastructure (100-600L). The institute’s areas of expertise include chemical synthesis, chemical engineering, analysis, characterization, process chemistry, scale-up and production.

Industrial and applied chemistry

ChemTech is a key partner for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries as well as for companies in various chemistry-dependent sectors, such as food production, machinery, packaging, printing, and medtech.

Intensification of chemical processes

The primary innovation theme at ChemTech is the intensification of chemical processes to enable safer, cleaner, and more energy-efficient production.

Collaborations

ChemTech has close ties to various industries and works closely with other research institutes at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland, the University of Fribourg, and the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology.

News

Research focus areas

The ChemTech institute develops solutions for industry that address the present and future needs of our society.

Chemical process development

Elaboration of new synthesis paths
Creation of products with innovative functionalities
Process scale-up and thermal safety assessment
Chemical production
Chemical engineering
Process automation
Control and optimization
Nanomaterials
Energy storage
Recycling and waste revalorization

Characterization technology

Development of new methods of chemical and physical characterization, in particular surface chemical imaging
Spectroscopic and thermal investigations
Environmental analysis
Instrument development and on-line monitoring strategies for chemical processes

Flow chemistry

Conversion of batch or fed-batch processes into continuous processing
Development of micro-reactors
Design of continuous processes to control thermal risks

Our services

The Chemical Analysis Unit at the School of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg has been performing research and analytical services for both internal projects and industrial partners since 2004. It provides key services within Chemtech Institute’s research areas, including:

Development of analytical methods (GC-MS, HPLC-MS)
Product characterization (NMR, RAMAN, DSC, TGA, rheology, SEM)
Implementation of environmental analysis (metals, anions, cations)

With an experienced research team and state-of-the-art analytical infrastructure, the Chemical Analysis Unit is equipped to meet the analytical needs of all types of projects and applications.

Facilities

The ChemTech institute’s facilities include equipments for laboratory and industrial synthesis, for material characterization, for thermal analysis, and for chemical analyses.

Equipment