Process technology and economics of adipic acid production: boric acid catalyzed, cobalt catalyzed, from phenol, Asahi cyclohexene hydration route, Solutia nitrous oxide benzene oxidation to phenol process. Regional supply/demand forecasts.

Chemistry, process and economics of sorbitol and ascorbic acid production.

Technology and economics of dimethyl ether production.

Process technology and economics of propylene oxide production: chlorohydrin process, MTBE coproduct process, styrene coproduct process, speculative processes include direct oxidation and hydrogen peroxide oxidations. Regional supply/demand forecasts.