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Business unit / dept.: Precious Metals Management
Waste to energy
DNX® and DNO® catalysts optimize waste-to-energy plants by reducing NOx, CO, VOCs, and toxic dioxins while maintaining high resistance to ammonium bisulfate.
Umicore speeds up its EV battery materials R&D with unique large-scale prototyping center for solid-state battery materials

Umicore has inaugurated today one of the world‘s largest and most advanced solid-state battery material prototyping facilities in Olen, Belgium, which will expand and accelerate its innovation and technology development in this domain. Solid state batteries are expected to propel electric mobility and will complement Umicore’s world leading...
Glass
Umicore’s SCR catalysts efficiently reduce NOx emissions in glass production, while withstanding metal oxide poisoning.
Thermography
Our lightweight, radiometric lens designs enhance thermal cameras, ensuring accurate, reliable performance for applications from electronics to home inspections
Marine
Umicore's DLC-coated lenses enhance infrared tech for marine rescues, offering resistance to salt, fog, and water ingress in harsh environments.
Medical imaging
Umicore offers custom infrared optics for medical imaging, enhancing early detection and diagnosis across various healthcare applications.
Diamond tools
We supply high-performance metal bond powders for diamond tools, enabling precision cutting in natural stone processing, construction & industrial applications.
Paint driers
We offer primary, secondary, and auxiliary paint driers, including cobalt, zirconium, and innovative polymer-based solutions for optimal drying performance.
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Mineral oil replacements
Fatty acid esters provide enhanced stability and lubrication in metalworking fluids, offering effective mineral oil replacements with eco-friendly options.
Pharmaceuticals
We provide specialized materials and catalysts for efficient API synthesis, enabling high-quality pharmaceuticals with Grubbs Catalyst® & Buchwald pre-catalysts
Empowering women in Congo: Umicore’s partnership with Mamas for Africa
Umicore has been supporting Mamas for Africa since 2023. This organization helps women and girls in eastern Congo who face sexual and gender-based violence.