Options for using carbon dioxide in the production of a range of chemicals (DMC, polycarbonate, ethanol, syngas, fuels, cement etc.) have been analyzed. Market potential, commercial, economic and regulatory issues are discussed

Provides detailed analysis of developments in polyolefin technology. Covers all major licensed technologies as well as technologies not licensed but important to the polyolefin industry. Focuses on factors within the industry and external market that shape technology development and competitive positioning.

Acrylic fiber commercial production technology and developments have been reviewed. Costs of production for suspension and solution polymerization processes with wet spinning technology have been evaluated. Acrylic fiber regional supply/demand analysis is included.

Phosphate and NPK fertilizers production technologies have been reviewed. Costs of production for diammonium phosphate and NPK fertilizers have been estimated. Regional supply/demand analysis for phosphate fertilizers is included.