The process technology and production economics of benzene and toluene separation and purification are presented. The supply/demand outlook to 2005 is also given.
The chemistry, process technology and production economics for butyraldehyde, n-butanol, 2-ethylhexanol, isononanol, isodecanol, and 2-propylheptanol are presented. In addition, a market forecast for n-butanol and 2-EH out to 2010 is also provided.
Chemistry, process technology, and production economics for polyphenylene sulfide (PPS). Branched and linear PPS using flash and quench processes are examined. Regional supply/demand forecast out to 2007 is also presented.
The chemistry, process technology and regional production economics for membrane, diaphragm, and mercury cell chlor-alkali production techniques are presented. In addition, a market outlook and capacity listings for chlorine and caustic are also given.
The chemistry, process technology, and production economics of 2,6-xylenol, polyphenylene oxide, and modified polyphenylene oxides are presented. End-use applications and regional supply/demand forecast out to 2007 are also given.
The process technology and production economics of butadiene, isobutylene, and 1-butene are provided. Strategies for maximizing the value of C4 streams are presented and compared. Regional market outlook for these materials out to 2010 is also provided.
A speculative assessment of emerging biotech routes for producing polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) is presented. Fermentation routes and a route in which the PHAs are grown in the leaves of switchgrass are assessed.
The chemistry, process technology/production economics for PTMEG/spandex are presented. Advantage of Asahi heteropolyacid catalyzed process is highlighted. Commercial section gives a comprehensive view of the PTMEG/spandex market with forecasts to 2015.
The process technology and production economics for HDPE manufacture is presented. Dedicated Ziegler slurry and LLDPE/HDPE swing processes: slurry loop, gas phase, and solution, are assessed. Regional market outlook for HDPE out to 2010 is given.
The chemistry, process technology, and production technology of PTA and DMT are presented. Emphasis is given to a comparison of conventional PTA economics to a developing route based on DMT hydrolysis. Supply/demand forecast out to 2010 is also provided