CAS and PetroChina Team Up to Transform Materials Research and Innovation

Collaborating for Innovation: CAS and PetroChina Join Forces

In an exciting development in the realm of advanced materials research, CAS, a prominent division of the American Chemical Society specializing in scientific knowledge management, has announced a collaboration with the PetroChina Shanghai Advanced Materials Research Institute. This strategic partnership aims to accelerate the discovery and innovation of new chemical materials using the advanced CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform™.

Founded in 2021, the PetroChina Shanghai Advanced Materials Research Institute serves the critical role of addressing technological challenges in advanced chemical materials. It is a key player in the transformation of the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) from a traditional supplier of refining and petrochemical products into a modern provider of advanced and sustainable materials. The institute's focus includes high-performance engineering materials, advanced polyolefins and elastomers, specialty catalysts, advanced membranes, fibers, and composites.

CAS has established itself as the creator of the world’s most comprehensive and recognized scientific information resource: the CAS Content Collection™, which spans over 150 years of research and discoveries. Through this collaboration, the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform will enable researchers at PetroChina to swiftly discover highly relevant information. The platform offers advanced capabilities such as complete retrosynthetic analysis, allowing for the identification and optimization of synthetic pathways for known and undisclosed substances. In addition, it provides the ability to locate, compare, and comprehend various scientific methods through the CAS content collection.

Manuel Guzman, the president of CAS, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled that the PetroChina Shanghai Advanced Materials Research Institute is leveraging the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform to accelerate its research and discovery initiatives. The integration of this leading CAS solution with the institute's research expertise on materials will pave the way for breakthroughs that bring advanced sustainable materials to market.”

As a newly established innovation hub, the PetroChina Shanghai Advanced Materials Research Institute aims to emerge as a leading multi-capacity research institute on a global scale. It is set to drive cutting-edge innovations, pilot technologies at industrial scales, provide essential technical services, and foster collaborations between universities and various value chains.

Xudong Huang, the vice president of PetroChina Shanghai Advanced Materials Research Institute, expressed excitement over the collaboration: “We are very pleased to cooperate with CAS, who will be a strong partner by bringing sophisticated scientific information solutions to facilitate and expedite our approach to cutting-edge sciences and technologies in the field of new materials. We look forward to exploring innovative ideas as we engage with CAS.”

About CAS

CAS is dedicated to connecting scientific knowledge worldwide to accelerate advancements that improve lives. The organization empowers innovators to progress efficiently through the complex data ecosystem, enabling informed decision-making at every stage of the innovation journey. As a specialist in scientific knowledge management, CAS compiles the largest collection of scientific data in the world, offering essential solutions, services, and expertise. Innovators across various sectors rely on CAS to uncover opportunities, mitigate risks, and share knowledge to rapidly transition from inspiration to innovation. Learn more at cas.org.

About PetroChina Shanghai Advanced Materials Research Institute

Situated in Lingang, Shanghai, the PetroChina Shanghai Advanced Materials Research Institute was established in December 2021. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of CNPC, it focuses on innovations in fundamental research, product development, industrial scaling, technical services, and academic collaborations. Its research spans a wide range of new chemical materials for electronics, medicine, transportation, and new energy markets.

This collaboration heralds a new era in materials innovation, promising to deliver advanced solutions that contribute to various industries while emphasizing sustainability.