Chemistry, process and economics of sorbitol and ascorbic acid production.

The economics and process technology for various options of utilizing petroleum coke.

The impact and economics of developing iron and cobalt based polyolefin catalysts.

Technology and economics of dimethyl ether production.

Chemistry, technology and economics of dicylopentadiene and various derivatives. Regional supply/demand forecasts.

Chemistry and economics of alkyl vinyl ether production. Regional supply/demand forecasts.

Technology and economics of ethyl and butyl acetate production. Regional supply/demand forecasts.

Technology and economic evaluation of three routes to 1,3-propanediol: Shell ethylene oxide route, Degussa acrolein route and DuPont glucose based biotech route.

Process technology and economics of propylene production: upgrading refinery grade propylene, propane dehydro, olefin methathesis, and selective C4/C5 cracking. Regional supply/demand forecasts.

This report contains a review of the elements of managing technology development in the chemical industry, including how to align it to strategic objectives and maximize its effectiveness.