This report analyzes the various technical and commercial developments regarding biocoal and biocrude to supplement conventional fossil sources. Analyses included technical and economic, as well as potential for impacts on the conventional industry.

This techno-economic report reviews the chemistry, properties, technology, and development trends of polyether polyols.  The report provides polyether polyol economics for trifunctional, higher functional and epoxidized vegetable oil polyols (USGC, Western Europe, and China) under a consistent first quarter 2020 price scenario. Regional market analyses for the major global regions is also included. 

An examination of the technologies and economics of cobalt refining, including examination of existing and novel methods of processing sedimentary copper-cobalt and laterite deposits for cobalt recovery.  Coverage includes innovative acid leaching and refining processes as well as battery recycling.  Strategic outlook for cobalt is discussed in context of economic modelling, resource geography, and policy changes in critical countries and trading forums.

This report investigates the various developers producing biobased lactic acid and PLA.  Several commercial technologies are analyzed in depth.  Analyses include technical descriptions and cost of production estimates.