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Dr. Kamila Michalska from the Catalysts Research Group at Łukasiewicz - INS is among the winners of the 9th edition of the Miniatura competition funded by the National Science Centre. Her research will focus on aspects related to the search for new synthesis pathways for catalysts used in the Sabatier reaction, i.e., the catalytic conversion of CO₂ and hydrogen to methane (SNG – Synthetic Natural Gas). The research will include the design of materials with advanced geometry that facilitates efficient heat dissipation during the methanation process conducted at elevated temperatures to drastically reduce the risk of hot spots. The implementation of this proposed research project will expand knowledge of new structural catalysts.

On 23–26 November 2025, the 49th International Scientific and Technical Seminar “Chemistry for Agriculture and Human Health” was held in Karpacz, bringing together experts in chemistry, environmental biology, biotechnology, food technology as well as medicine and dietetics. The conference served as a platform for knowledge exchange, presentation of research results and discussion on emerging challenges in applied chemistry related to agriculture and human health protection.

The international research internship of dr Sebastian Schab, a researcher from the Fertilizer Research Group at Łukasiewicz – INS, has come to an end. The internship was carried out at the headquarters of Casale SA in Switzerland.

On 01-03.10.2025, the 17th edition of PLASTINVENT was held in Wisła. This event gathering representatives of plastic industry is organized to present advanced solutions, new technologies and new polymers. This year, Justyna Ostrowska PhD. Eng. delivered her presentation titled “ From the idea to industrial solutions” showing research possibilities and achievements of Bio-polymer Plastics Research Group.

On the 10 -11 September, representatives of Łukasiewcz - INS participated in Partner Day 2025 organized in Brussels by EIT RawMaterials. This event brought together the entire community of EIT Raw materials to share ideas, explore new partnerships and map out future strategic directions. The schedule of the event covered sessions dedicated to innovations and major challenges faced by the branch as well as reverse pitching and presentations of new members of EIT RawMaterials, including Łukasiewicz - INS.