Commercial technologies and trends for producing detergent alcohols are discussed in detail. Process economics for several technologies, including synthetic and fatty alcohols, have been developed (U.S., N.W. Europe, and South-East Asia bases). Regional market supply/demand and commercial applications are 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 novel methods of producing chemicals from wood.  Several approaches, including thermochemical, catalytic, and fermentative are analyzed in depth.  Analyses include technical descriptions and cost of production estimates for the various routes.

This study assesses the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing propylene from bio-propane, bio-naphtha, and direct fermentation.  It compares cost of productions between the various routes, determines the likelihood of announced capacities, and comments on the implications for conventional propylene production.

The purpose of this study is to assess the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of bioplastics used in the automotive industry.  Several commercial technologies are provided for key plastics used in exterior and interior functions, under the hood parts, and chassis components.  The study also compares cost of production estimates for the key bioplastics.

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.

This report investigates the various developments in biobased plastics for food contact applications.  Several commercial technologies are analyzed in depth.  Analyses include technical descriptions and cost of production estimates.

This report discusses the process technologies and production economics for ammonia.  The different process routes offered by major licensors are reviewed and include technologies by KBR, Haldor Topsøe, thyssenkrupp, Casale, and Linde.  Production economics for the United States, Middle East, India, and China are assessed and regional market overviews are presented.

This techno-economic report reviews the chemistry, properties, technology, and development trends of urea.  The report provides urea economics for several different global locations (USGC, China, and India) under a consistent third quarter 2019 price scenario. Regional market analysis for urea is also included.

This report investigates the various developments in biobased fibers for textile applications including natural and synthetic fibers.  Commercial technologies for the production of bio based PLA, PHA, PTT, and nylon are analyzed in depth.  Analyses include technical descriptions and cost of production estimates. A summary of the global fibers industry is also provided.