Institute of Innovative Research, 
Tokyo Institute of Technology.

2017.09.06

Press Release

Reusable ruthenium-based catalyst could be a game-changer for the biomass industry

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have developed a highly efficient reusable catalyst for the production of primary amines. By cutting the amount of undesired by-products, the catalyst is set to revolutionize the production of bio-based fuels, pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals and more.