Commodity Production Costs
Polyisoprene Production from Isoprene
This report presents the economics of Polyisoprene production from isoprene in the United States, via a typical solution polymerization process. The Ziegler/Natta catalyst system used in the process yields predominantly cis-1,4 units.
Commodity Production Costs
Polyisoprene Production from Glucose
This report presents the economics of Polyisoprene production starting from glucose, based on a plant located in the United States. The process comprehends the fermentation of 70 wt% glucose-water syrup into isoprene, followed by solution polymerization step for converting isoprene to Polyisoprene.
Commodity Production Costs
Polyisoprene Production from Raw Sugar
This report presents the economics of Polyisoprene production from starting from raw sugar, based on a plant located in Germany. The process comprehends the hydrolysis of sucrose, the fermentation of the obtained invert sugars into isoprene and a typical solution polymerization process for converting isoprene to Polyisoprene.