Adsorbent and Catalyst
Adsorbent and Catalyst products from Beijing Peking University Pioneer Technology Corporation Ltd. are engineered materials designed for industrial gas separation, purification, and environmental protection applications using VPSA and PSA processes. Based on decades of manufacturing expertise in adsorption technology and industrial equipment integration, these products are produced in PKU Pioneer’s dedicated adsorbent production base and are applied directly in vacuum pressure swing adsorption equipment and related purification systems.
Advanced Materials Backed by Industrial Expertise
Engineered and tested across large-scale, continuous-duty installations, PKU Pioneer adsorbents and catalysts are developed to deliver stable performance, reliable supply, and consistent quality for oxygen generation, CO purification, H2 purification, deoxidation, hydrogenation, and CO2 adsorption. With intensified product quality management and continuous improvement and upgrading of production technology, these materials support predictable plant design outcomes, stable operation, and improved energy and economic indicators for end users.
PKU Pioneer is a state-recognized high-tech enterprise established in 1999, specializing in VPSA and PSA gas separation and energy-saving and environmental protection technologies, as well as the design, manufacture, and engineering construction of complete sets of equipment. Relying on the College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Peking University and a jointly established R&D platform, PKU Pioneer combines a highly efficient research and development team, rich engineering experience, and a sophisticated service system to deliver materials and complete solutions for industrial customers worldwide.
Key Features & Specifications
Technology Brief
PKU Pioneer has its own adsorbent production base, which specializes in the production of various efficient adsorbents and catalysts to be applied to the vacuum pressure swing adsorption equipment. The production base is capable of producing 10,000 tons of adsorbents each year, mainly including an efficient CO adsorbent PU-1, an efficient oxygen making adsorbent PU-8, an efficient deoxidant PU-5, an efficient hydrogenation catalyst PU-7, an efficient CO2 adsorbent PU-10, and an efficient H2 purification adsorbent PU-12, etc. PKU Pioneer’s adsorbent products are exported to dozens of countries, including India, Spain, The Republic of Belarus, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, the Philippines, South Korea, Zambia, The Kingdom of Bahrain, and Congo.
Product Portfolio and Core Functions
| Product | Type | Primary Function | Typical Process Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| PU-1 | Efficient CO adsorbent | Highly selective adsorption of CO as the core and basis of PSA CO technology | PSA CO purification and CO separation |
| PU-8 | Efficient oxygen making adsorbent | High nitrogen adsorption capacity and high separation coefficient for oxygen generation efficiency improvement | VPSA oxygen producing devices and oxygen generation plants |
| PU-12 | Efficient hydrogen making adsorbent | Dedicated molecular sieve with special adsorption capacity as the core of PSA-H2 technology | PSA H2 purification and hydrogen separation |
| PU-5 | Efficient deoxidant | Deoxidation for gas purification applications | Gas purification and oxygen removal service conditions |
| PU-7 | Efficient hydrogenation catalyst | Hydrogenation catalyst function for industrial purification and treatment processes | Industrial hydrogenation purification applications |
| PU-10 | Efficient CO2 adsorbent | CO2 adsorption for purification and separation | CO2 removal and CO2 adsorption steps in gas purification |
Efficient CO Adsorbent PU-1
PU-1 is a highly selective CuCl/molecular sieve adsorbent loaded with Cu developed by PKU Pioneer that has a great adsorption capacity of CO, as the core and basis of PSA CO technology.
In virtue of years of experience in the adsorbent production, intensified product quality management as well as continuous improvement and upgrading of adsorbent production technology, the performance indexes of CO adsorbent PU-1 produced by PKU Pioneer has reached a leading level in the world. Moreover, the product quality is stable, which provides a reliable basis for meeting the design requirements of PSA CO plant.
Efficient Oxygen Making Adsorbent PU-8
PU-8 is a lithium-based oxygen making adsorbent developed independently by PKU Pioneer. In 1999, PU-8 adsorbent was regarded as the Key Project of China Torch Program by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, and received the certificate of 2001 National New Products Program.
At normal temperatures and pressure, PU-8 has a higher adsorption capacity of nitrogen than common adsorbents, with a high separation coefficient. When the PU-8 oxygen making adsorbent is applied to VPSA oxygen producing device, the oxygen product yield coefficient will be high, and the feed air to be handled and the nitrogen to be absorbed will be substantially less than those to be handled and absorbed when a common oxygen making adsorbent is used.
The loads on the air blower and the vacuum pump will be decreased, so will power consumption for the oxygen generation. The economic indicators of oxygen producing device are raised effectively.
Efficient Hydrogen Making Adsorbent PU-12
PU-12 is a dedicated molecular sieve that has a special adsorption capacity as the core of PSA-H2 technology. The composite molecular sieve made by traditional means is white powder with grain size 0.5-10.0 micrometer. It is mixed into 15-20 percent of binder in line with the need of industrial application, making grains that possess a certain mechanical strength and shape a certain form.
However, the introduced binder will reduce the content of effective molecular sieve and congest some of molecular sieve pores, thus lowering adsorption capacity and adding to the diffusional limitation.
To overcome the defects of binder application to the traditional molecular sieve, PKU Pioneer adopts a brand-new preparation technology, forming first and transformation later, to composite a new breed of binderless molecular sieve. The inert binder is totally transformed to the molecular sieve components that have adsorption capacity, thus clearing congestion in the pores of molecular sieve and substantially raising the amount and the rate of adsorption.
Compared with the traditional preparation technology, the adsorption capacity of the binderless molecular sieve is raised by 15-20 percent, with an increase in the adsorption rate by more than 30 percent. Meanwhile, with a greatly intensified strength, the molecular sieve will be absolutely able to resist the repeated washout by airflow in normal operation conditions, and is especially applicable to PSA-H2 process in the condition of high pressure air source.
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Key Benefits & Competitive Advantages
Integrated materials and equipment expertise from a company specializing in VPSA and PSA gas separation and the design, manufacture, and engineering construction of complete sets of equipment.
High-volume, stable supply capacity supported by an adsorbent production base capable of producing 10,000 tons of adsorbents each year.
Proven export capability with adsorbent products delivered to dozens of countries including India, Spain, The Republic of Belarus, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, the Philippines, South Korea, Zambia, The Kingdom of Bahrain, and Congo.
CO purification performance foundation enabled by PU-1, a highly selective CuCl and molecular sieve adsorbent loaded with Cu with great CO adsorption capacity as the core and basis of PSA CO technology.
Oxygen generation economics improvement enabled by PU-8 lithium-based oxygen making adsorbent through reduced feed air handling, reduced nitrogen adsorption burden, and reduced blower and vacuum pump loads.
Hydrogen purification performance improvement enabled by PU-12 binderless molecular sieve preparation technology, increasing adsorption capacity by 15-20 percent and adsorption rate by more than 30 percent compared with traditional preparation technology.
Strong reliability and design consistency supported by intensified product quality management and continuous improvement and upgrading of adsorbent production technology.
Application-driven product design aligned with industrial operating realities, including resistance to repeated airflow washout under normal operation and suitability for PSA-H2 processes under high pressure air source conditions.
Application Scenarios & Use Cases
| Scenario | Industry | Key Benefit | Why This Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO purification for carbonyl synthesis feed gas | Coal chemical and petrochemical | High purity CO separation performance and stable operation | PU-1 is the core and basis of PSA CO technology with great CO adsorption capacity |
| CO separation from industrial mixed gases | Steel and chemicals co-production | Converts CO-rich gases into valuable product streams | Highly selective CuCl and molecular sieve CO adsorption supports PSA CO separation |
| VPSA oxygen generation for oxygen-enriched combustion | Iron and steel, glass and fiberglass | Improves oxygen plant economics through reduced power and equipment loading | PU-8 reduces blower and vacuum pump loads and lowers oxygen generation power consumption |
| Medium to large VPSA oxygen plants requiring stable yield | Industrial utilities | Improves oxygen product yield coefficient and reduces feed air handling | PU-8 has higher nitrogen adsorption capacity and high separation coefficient at normal temperature and pressure |
| PSA hydrogen purification for synthesis and refining | Chemical industry and petroleum refining | Improves hydrogen purification efficiency and stability | PU-12 is the core dedicated molecular sieve for PSA-H2 technology |
| PSA H2 purification under high pressure air source conditions | Industrial gas and chemical plants | Maintains mechanical stability under repeated airflow washout | PU-12 binderless molecular sieve has intensified strength and is suitable for high pressure air source |
| CO2 removal in gas purification trains | Chemical and environmental projects | Improves downstream process stability | PU-10 supports efficient CO2 adsorption for purification steps |
| Deoxidation and hydrogenation purification steps | Industrial process gas treatment | Enhances purification performance and process control | PU-5 deoxidant and PU-7 hydrogenation catalyst support targeted gas treatment functions |
Typical Cases
12,500 Nm³/h VPSA Oxygen Plant for Changjiang Steel
PKU Pioneer successfully commissioned a 12,500 Nm³/h VPSA oxygen plant for Changjiang Steel, helping reduce liquid oxygen dependence and significantly lower blast furnace oxygen enrichment costs. The project was completed in just 73 days and delivers daily savings exceeding $14,285, further strengthening energy efficiency and cost competitiveness for large-scale steel production.
12,500 Nm³/h VPSA Oxygen Plant for Copper Smelting
PKU Pioneer successfully commissioned a 12,500 Nm³/h VPSA oxygen plant for Wuxin Copper, helping eliminate oxygen supply bottlenecks and improve oxygen-enriched smelting efficiency. The project significantly reduced oxygen production costs, enhanced automation capabilities, and supported the customer’s capacity expansion and green metallurgy upgrade.
Blast Furnace Oxygen Enrichment PSA Project
PKU Pioneer successfully commissioned a second-phase 14,000 Nm³/h PSA oxygen plant for Chifeng Yuanlian Iron & Steel, expanding total oxygen generation capacity to 28,000 Nm³/h. The project significantly reduced oxygen production costs, improved operational flexibility, and supported the steel mill’s energy-saving and low-carbon transformation goals.
Competitive Comparison
| Feature/Aspect | This Product | Typical Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated producer with adsorbent and catalyst production base | ✓ | ✗ |
| Annual production capability | 10,000 tons of adsorbents each year | Often lower or dependent on external sourcing |
| Export footprint | Dozens of countries including multiple regions | Often region-limited |
| CO adsorbent selectivity | PU-1 highly selective CuCl and molecular sieve adsorbent loaded with Cu | Often lower selectivity or less stable performance |
| Oxygen adsorbent performance at normal temperature and pressure | PU-8 higher nitrogen adsorption capacity with high separation coefficient | Often lower adsorption capacity for nitrogen |
| Oxygen plant economics impact | Reduced blower and vacuum pump load and reduced power consumption | Limited system-level savings |
| Hydrogen adsorbent preparation technology | PU-12 binderless molecular sieve forming first and transformation later | Traditional binder-based shaping with reduced effective content |
| Adsorption capacity and rate for H2 purification | Raised by 15-20 percent capacity and more than 30 percent rate compared with traditional preparation | Lower capacity and slower kinetics |
| Mechanical strength for repeated airflow washout | Greatly intensified strength and suitable for normal operation conditions | Higher attrition risk and bed instability |
Technology & Design Highlights
Materials-First Engineering for PSA and VPSA Performance
PKU Pioneer develops adsorbents and catalysts as part of a complete PSA and VPSA technology stack, aligning materials performance with process design and equipment behavior. This integrated approach improves separation selectivity, regeneration behavior, and long-term stability, which directly impacts plant energy consumption, product quality stability, and operational reliability.
PU-1 Copper-Loaded Adsorbent for CO Separation
PU-1 uses CuCl and molecular sieve structure with Cu loading to deliver highly selective CO adsorption and strong adsorption capacity. As the core and basis of PSA CO technology, it supports stable design requirements and predictable performance in CO purification plants, strengthened by intensified product quality management and continuous production technology upgrades.
PU-8 Lithium-Based Oxygen Adsorbent for Lower Energy Oxygen Generation
PU-8 is engineered for selective adsorption behavior in oxygen generation, with higher nitrogen adsorption capacity and high separation coefficient under normal temperature and pressure. By increasing oxygen product yield coefficient and reducing the required feed air handling and nitrogen adsorption workload, PU-8 reduces the loads on the air blower and vacuum pump and lowers oxygen generation power consumption, raising economic indicators for oxygen producing devices.
Process PU-12 Binderless Molecular Sieve for Higher Capacity and Faster Kineticsfor Industrial Economics
PU-12 solves traditional binder limitations that reduce effective molecular sieve content and congest pores. The binderless preparation approach transforms inert binder into molecular sieve components with adsorption capacity, clearing pore congestion and substantially increasing adsorption amount and adsorption rate. Compared with traditional preparation technology, PU-12 raises adsorption capacity by 15-20 percent and increases adsorption rate by more than 30 percent, while delivering strength capable of resisting repeated airflow washout and supporting PSA-H2 processes under high pressure air source conditions.
Industry Compliance & Quality Assurance
Beijing Peking University Pioneer Technology Corporation Ltd. is a state-recognized high-tech enterprise established in 1999, specializing in VPSA and PSA gas separation and energy-saving and environmental protection technologies, as well as the design, manufacture, and engineering construction of complete sets of equipment. The company operates with multiple wholly owned, holding and shareholding subsidiaries as well as an R&D center, pilot base, adsorbent and catalyst production bases and a Beijing key Laboratory of Engineering.
Quality and performance stability are supported by years of experience in adsorbent production, intensified product quality management, and continuous improvement and upgrading of adsorbent production technology. This system-level quality approach supports stable product indexes, consistent batch performance, and reliable design basis for PSA CO plants, VPSA oxygen producing devices, and PSA H2 purification systems across diverse operating environments.
PKU Pioneer’s industry authority is strengthened by major national recognition tied to proprietary adsorbent innovation. PU-8 was regarded as the Key Project of China Torch Program by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China in 1999 and received the certificate of 2001 National New Products Program, reinforcing trust in technology maturity and long-term industrial validation.
Global Reach & Target Markets
Adsorbent and Catalyst products from PKU Pioneer support global PSA and VPSA project delivery where stable materials performance and reliable supply are essential to plant economics and uptime. With extensive successful case studies and rich experience serving clients across multiple regions, PKU Pioneer supports localization-friendly project execution, aligning materials selection with local industrial standards, safety practices, and long-term operation expectations. PKU Pioneer’s adsorbent exports to dozens of countries demonstrate established international delivery capability and practical experience supporting diverse climates, operating practices, and industrial sectors.
South Asia
Europe
Southeast Asia
Middle East
Americas
Customer Success & Experience
Based on decades of manufacturing expertise in PSA and VPSA technologies and supported by dedicated adsorbent and catalyst production bases, PKU Pioneer has accumulated rich experience supplying materials that perform reliably in real industrial operating conditions. Engineered and tested across diverse installations, PKU Pioneer adsorbents and catalysts are designed to stabilize downstream plant performance by delivering consistent adsorption behavior and long service operation characteristics.
Customers rely on PU-1 for CO purification performance stability in PSA CO plants, PU-8 for lowering oxygen generation energy use and improving economics in VPSA oxygen plants, and PU-12 for higher adsorption capacity and faster adsorption kinetics in PSA hydrogen purification projects. These materials are supported by intensified product quality management and continuous improvement and upgrading of production technology, which reduces operational variability and supports dependable plant outcomes.
PKU Pioneer’s sophisticated service system and complete equipment engineering capability enhance customer value beyond material supply. Customers benefit from engineering alignment between adsorbent selection and plant process design, practical guidance through commissioning and operation, and reliable supply support that contributes to repeat orders and long-term partnerships.
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