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.

This report provides a deep technical review of the commercial and developing technologies to produce bisphenol A based liquid and solid epoxy resins, as well as epoxy phenol novolac resins.  Their cost of production has been estimated for plants located in the U.S. and China, where capacity is increasing rapidly. As the industry is currently restructuring, a high-level analysis of the business and strategic considerations from the perspective of a company entering or expanding into the epoxy resin market has been included in this report. This analysis is underpinned by a review of end-use sector consumption as well as global and regional market dynamics.

This report provides an overview of the process technologies for the production of in-situ TPO, compounded TPO, TPV, polyolefin elastomers, and olefin block copolymers. Cost of production estimates have been developed and compared for the USGC, South East Asia and Middle East. The report examines recent technology trends and market drivers for the main product categories. Market estimations have also been developed for the major global regions.

HDPE/High Density Polyethylene (Ziegler Slurry, Slurry Loop, Gas Phase, Solution) process technologies from all major technology holders are discussed and cost of production estimates given for the USGC, China, and Middle East.  Regional supply, demand and trade data are also included.