Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT) is a research institute of the Leibniz Association based in Rostock, Germany. It advances fundamental and applied research in catalysis to enable efficient, selective, and scalable chemical transformations relevant to the chemical and materials industries.
LIKAT’s expertise spans homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, organometallic chemistry, and biocatalysis. The institute develops catalysts and reaction methodologies for the synthesis of fine and specialty chemicals, polymers, and key intermediates, and works on translating laboratory findings into viable process concepts in collaboration with academic and industrial partners.
A core focus is sustainable chemistry, including resource- and energy-efficient routes, use of renewable and alternative feedstocks, and selective processes that reduce waste and hazards. Research areas include CO₂ utilization, hydrogen-based transformations, and catalytic pathways that support defossilization and circularity in chemical manufacturing.
