Aether Catalyst Solutions, Inc. announced that it has shipped the first batch of catalyst for integration with development partner's innovative catalyst substrate. Sh equipment of the catalyst material took longer than expected due to the need to synthesize the catalyst in a form and quantity outside typical operating parameters. The synthesis process was scaled up nearly 100 times.

In order to meet technical specifications outlined by development partner; Aether had to acquire new equipment and develop entirely new procedures to reach the target quality metrics. Aether now has the capability to synthesize the catalyst of interest in a form and of a quality that is considered compatible with partner's process requirements. The partner will integrate the catalyst into its substrate, perform various characterization analyses, and then ship the product back to Aether for testing in reactor.

Once this initial calibration and benchmarking phase is completed, the refinement process will begin, with the end goal being an automotive part.