Process technologies and comparative economics of HDPE production are examined. Bimodal process: Equistar/Maruzen/Nissan, Hostalen, Mitsui, Innovene/Insite, Unipol II. Injection molding grade: Innovene, Phillips, Sclairtech, Unipol. Regional supply/demand forecasts.
Process technology and economics of polystyrene production: Bulk processes ( general purpose, high impact, and syndiotactic); and suspension process. Value of integration is presented. Regional supply/demand forecasts.
The commerical outlook for biodegradable polymers is presented. Polylactic acid, polyhydroxyalkonates, polycaprolactone, polybutyl succinate, and polymer blends with starch are examined.
This report examines the economic evaluation of LDPE and LLDPE production: LDPE via tubular reactor and autoclave, LLDPE via Unipol, via Borstar slurry, Phillips slurry, Spherilene, Unipol II (enhance condensation), Innovene w/HPT, and bimodal with metallocenes. Regional supply/demand forecasts.
The latest technology advances in superabsorbent polymers is presented. Economics of starch based versus sodium acrylate are compared. Regional supply/demand forecasts.