Munich Catalysis Agreement Signed (IMAGE) Technical University of Munich (TUM) Caption Technische Universitaet Muenchen President Professor Wolfgang A. Herrmann (left) and Dr. Günter von Au, Managing Board Chairman of Süd-Chemie AG, at the Nov. 29, 2010, signing of the "Munich Catalysis" master agreement. Süd-Chemie AG and Technische Universitaet Muenchen have formed a strategic alliance for catalysis research, "Munich Catalysis." In addition to basic research, a major aspect of this cooperation will be development of innovative catalysts to help meet the rising global demand for energy and base chemicals. Süd-Chemie is to sponsor this research with up to two million euros per year; the agreement, with an initial term of ten years, is to be extended if successful. Credit Technische Universitaet Muenchen Usage Restrictions This photo may be freely used in news coverage of the Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM). License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.