Speculative process and economics for on-purpose production of Solutia's nitrous oxide process. Effect of downstream phenol process is also assessed.

Technology and economics of hydrogen peroxide production: conventional process and emerging processes ( Dow electrochemical route, Lyondell/Arco methyl benzyl alcohol process, and direct H2/O2 processes). Regional supply/demand forecasts.

Chemistry, process technology and economics for isoprene production (extraction,isobutylene based routes, isopentane dehdyro, acetylene based routes,via MTBE) and isoprene derivatives (polyisoprene, SIS/SBS block copolymers, and butyl rubber) are examined. Regional supply/demand forecasts are presented.

Technology and economics of polybutylene terephthalate production: batch polymerization from DMT, continuous polymerization from DMT and from PTA. Regional supply/demand forecasts.