The chemistry, processing, and economics of polyester production is presented. Economic comparison of PAN versus DCPD based resins is examined. The market structure and commercial situation is presented.
Economic evaluation of maleic anhydride production: benzene based process and butane based route. Emerging BOC and Sisas/Conser technology also examined. Regional supply/demand forecasts.
Chemistry and process for making cyclic olefin copolymers is presented. The economics of their manufacture is compared to functionally equivalent polymers such as polycarbonate and polymethyl methacrylate.