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Jun 2018
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Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Specialty Polyamides (2018 Program)

This report provides an updated overview of the technological, economic and market aspects of selected specialty polyamides, including polyamide 6,10;  12;  4,6 and copolyamide elastomers (COPA).  Detailed cost of production estimates for various technologies are presented for USGC, Coastal China and Western Europe.
Jun 2018
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Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPUs) (2018 Program)

Process technologies and production economics for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) are presented. Economics were developed for ether TPUs and ester TPUs for both USGC and Coastal China, as produced by different types of reactive extrusion equipment. Regional market demand and forecasts are also provided.
Jun 2018
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Renewable Energy and Chemicals
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Biorenewable Insights: Electrochemicals and Electrofuels (2018 Program)

The purpose of this report is to analyze technology developments in the nascent renewable/biobased electrochemicals and electrofuels sector.  Utilizing renewable power and carbon dioxide, a number of renewable chemicals and fuels can be produced.  Technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing selected electrochemicals and electrofuels are examined, including syngas, methane, ethylene, gasoline, organic acids, 3-HPA, alcohols, ethylene glycol and hydrogen.
Jun 2018
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Polymers and Plastics

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) (2018 Program)

The process technologies and production economics for high density polyethylene (HDPE) are presented.  Ziegler slurry, slurry loop, gas phase, and solution processes from all major technology holders are reviewed.  Cost of production estimates have been developed on a USGC, China, and Middle East basis.  Demand by end use, capacity, and supply/demand/trade data is provided on a global and tri-regional basis.
Jun 2018
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Renewable Energy and Chemicals

Biorenewable Insights: Biofuels for Land and Sea (2018 Program)

The purpose of this report is to analyze developments in the biofuels industry, mostly related to land and marine transportation.  This includes fuels for vehicles that utilize gasoline, diesel, or natural gas, and biobased functional and/or fungible replacements.  The report examines the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing several biofuels that can be used to power cars, trucks, trains, and/or boats and ships.
Dec 2017
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Renewable Energy and Chemicals

Biorenewable Insights: Ethanol: First and Next Generation (2017 Program)

The purpose of this report is to analyze developments in first and next generation bioethanol technologies. Next generation bioethanol can be used as is or converted into a number of chemical and fuel products—with potential to improve the GHG footprint.  The purpose of this study is to assess the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing first and next generation bioethanol technologies, and to investigate future capacities. 
Dec 2017
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Renewable Energy and Chemicals
Polymers and Plastics
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Biorenewable Insights: Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) (2017 Program)

The purpose of this study is to analyze developments in polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) as a replacement for conventional petrochemical polymers.  The report examines the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing PHAs, and their relative costs by region against conventional LDPE. 
Dec 2017
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Renewable Energy and Chemicals

Biorenewable Insights: Cellulosic Sugars (2017 Program)

The purpose of this report is to analyze developments in cellulosic sugars technology. Cellulosic can be converted into a number of chemical and polymer products—with potential to improve the GHG footprint of the process.  The purpose of this study is to assess the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing cellulosic sugars, and to investigate future capacities.
Dec 2017
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Petrochemicals

Propylene Oxide (2017 Program)

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the technology and economics of propylene oxide (PO) production. Economic models are developed for the chlorohydrin, cumene hydroperoxide, PO/SM, PO/MTBE and HPPO processes. Global and regional supply/demand/trade for PO is also presented.
Dec 2017
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Renewable Energy and Chemicals
Polymers and Plastics
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Biorenewable Insights: Polyamides (2017 Program)

The purpose of this report is to analyze technology developments that lead to the bio-based monomer production used in the manufacture of polyamides.  Bio-renewable sources such as castor oil, palm kernel oil, starch, sugar, and tallow are currently being developed for the production of bio-monomers.  The purpose of this study is to assess the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing several bio-monomers.

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