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Aug 2016
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Polymers and Plastics
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Hydrocarbon Resins (2016 Program)

The report provides an overview of hydrocarbon resin process chemistry and a comparison of commercial technologies for different types of hydrocarbon resins.  Cost of production estimates are included in selected regions for synthetic petroleum hydrocarbon resins (aliphatic, aromatic, waterwhite and polyterpenes) and natural hydrocarbon resins (rosin).  A market review including regional capacities and supply/demand analysis is also presented for synthetic petroleum hydrocarbon resins.
Aug 2016
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Petrochemicals
Polymers and Plastics

Vinyl Acetate (2016 Program)

The report provides an analysis of the commercial acetylene-based and ethylene-based technologies for the production of vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), including a review of proprietary processes developed by major VAM producers. Cost of production estimates are included to illustrate the cost competitiveness of different routes in selected regions. A market review including regional capacities and supply/demand figures is also presented.
Jul 2016
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Polymers and Plastics

Specialty LDPE Copolymers (2016 Program)

This report addresses the production of ethylene copolymers (including EVA, acid copolymers, acrylate copolymers, ionomers, and grafted LDPE copolymers) in high pressure polyethylene plants.  The chemistry, process technology and market forecasts for EVA, EMA, EEA, EBA, EAA, EMAA, ionomers, and grafted copolymers are also discussed.  Production economics comparing homopolymer LDPE production and various LDPE copolymers are presented for both tubular and autoclave production processes.
Dec 2015
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Polymers and Plastics
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) (2015 Program)

This report covers the chemistry, commercialized processes, developing technologies, and applications of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) resin.   Comparative costs of production for all commercial processes are provided for plants located in the USGC, Japan, and China.  It also includes a brief regional market overview.
Dec 2015
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Polymers and Plastics
Renewable Energy and Chemicals

Polyether Polyols (2015 Program)

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the technology, economics, and markets for the production of polyether polyols. Commercial process technologies based on both conventional routes and renewable sources are discussed. Cost of production estimates are included to illustrate the cost competitiveness of different polyols in selected regions. A market review including regional capacities and supply/demand figures is also presented.
Dec 2015
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Polymers and Plastics

Thermoplastic Fabrication Processes (2015 Program)

This report provides an overview of the common plastic fabrication processes such as compounding, foaming, blown film extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, bi-axially oriented polypropylene film, thermoforming, profile extrusion, fiber, and 3D printing. Cost of production estimates were developed for fabrication processes in the USGC or China. The report examines recent technology trends and market drivers for the fabrication processes. Market estimates have also been developed by geographies and/or resin and end use applications for selected fabrication processes.
Oct 2015
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Polymers and Plastics

Polypropylene (2015 Program)

The process technologies and production economics for all major polypropylene technology holders are presented.  New developments, background information (including licensees), and process descriptions are provided for each technology.  Cost of production estimates for homopolymer and impact copolymer are presented for the USGC, China, and theMiddle East. Demand by end use, capacity, and supply/demand/trade data is provided on a global and tri-regional basis.
Oct 2015
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Petrochemicals
Polymers and Plastics

Linear Alpha Olefins (2015 Program)

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for alpha olefins are assessed. Comparative economics are presented for full-range technologies (Axens, Chevron Phillips, Ineos, Shell, SABIC/Linde), upgrade of by-product streams (Zeon, Sasol) and on-purpose production of butene-1 (Axens), hexene-1 (Axens, Chevron Phillips, Lummus) and octene-1 (Dow, Sasol). A regional market overview is also included.
Oct 2015
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Polymers and Plastics
Renewable Energy and Chemicals

Polycarbonate (2015 Program)

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the technology, economics, and markets for polycarbonate.  Commercial processes based on interfacial, non-phosgene and melt phosgene are discussed alongside the developing bio-route based on isosorbide feedstock. Cost of production for all commercial processes and the bio-route are included to illustrate cost competitiveness in USGC and China. A market review comprising regional polycarbonate capacities and supply/demand is also presented.
Jul 2015
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Polymers and Plastics
Petrochemicals

Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) (2015 Program)

Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) are a set of polymers that have the ability to absorb liquids many times their own weight. This report analyzes various technological and commercial aspects of SAP, and provides an overview of the commercial and developing technologies for SAP production. Cost of production estimates have been developed for both solution and suspension process plants located in USGC, Western Europe and China. Commercial applications and global market outlook are also included.

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