The chemistry, process technology, production economics, and markets for polycarbonate are presented. Interfacial and melt production processes are compared. Bio-based polycarbonate prepared from isosorbide is also assessed.
Acrylic fiber commercial production technology and developments have been reviewed. Costs of production for suspension and solution polymerization processes with wet spinning technology have been evaluated. Acrylic fiber regional supply/demand analysis is included.
Catalytic technologies to upgrade residue are reviewed. Costs of production estimates are given for units employing well-established delayed coking and emerging slurry phase hydrocracking technologies. Refined products supply/demand analysis is included.