The process technology and production economics for polypropylene (homopolymer and impact copolymer) are presented in the report. In addition tri-regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2017 are provided.
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.
The chemistry, process technology, production economics, and markets for polycarbonate are presented. Interfacial and melt production processes are compared. Bio-based polycarbonate prepared from isosorbide is also assessed.
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.
Polyacetal/polyoxymethylene (POM) production and technology trends are discussed. Costs of production economics are given for homopolymer and copolymer solutions, and bulk copolymer processes. Supply/demand analysis is given.
The chemistry and production technology for cyclic olefin copolymers are reviewed. Costs of production have been estimated. Costs of production for competing polycarbonate and PMMA polymers have been developed for comparison. Mechanical properties, processability and performance, and how they compare to the materials they compete with are discussed.
HDPE/High Density Polyethylene (Ziegler Slurry, Slurry Loop, Gas Phase, Solution) process technologies are discussed and cost of production estimates given. Regional supply, demand and trade data are also included.
This report provides an analysis of production costs by region, accompanied by an in-depth discussion on natural gas availability in North America and ethane availability and pricing.
Current process technology, economics and trends are given for the leading thermoplastic resin processing technologies inlcuding: compounding, blown film extrusion, bi-axially oriented polypropylene film and thermoforming. A market overview on end-uses of such fabricated processes for North America is provided.
The technologies and economics of PET “bottle to bottle” recycling are presented and compared to the production costs of virgin PET. Superclean (physical) and chemical recycling techniques are assessed. Regional PET bottle grade supply, demand and trade forecasts are included.