Researchers in northern China have developed a new catalyst technology that could significantly reduce costs and carbon emissions in the production of propylene, a key raw material for plastics, ...

Vancouver, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global propylene market size was USD 104.50 Billion in 2022 and is expected to register a rapid revenue CAGR of 3.8% during the forecast period.

Researchers in Tianjin say they have developed a catalyst technology that could slash the cost of propylene production by up to 90 percent while sharply reducing carbon emissions. The breakthrough, ...

New chemical reactor efficiently makes propylene from shale gas. Hydrogen gas separation allows for higher propane pressures and more propylene production. A plant producing 500,000 metric tons of ...

Austin, TX, USA, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “Propylene Oxide Market Size, Trends and Insights By Production Method (Propylene ...

Achieving carbon neutrality requires the effective use of renewable biomass. In the production of biodiesel, for instance, glycerol is generated as a major byproduct. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan ...

Propylene glycol. Behind this obscure term hides one of the most common ingredients found in cosmetics and personal care products, but also in processed food and medications. A synthetic alcohol, ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control, during 2000-2004, "An estimated 443,000 persons in the United States died prematurely each year from smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke. During ...

Propylene, the key ingredient in household plastic containers, has been discovered in the atmosphere of Saturn's smoggy moon Titan — marking more firsts for planetary science. It's the first time this ...

Working with local partners, Huntsman Corp. and Shell Chemicals are planning new propylene oxide facilities to meet growing demand from Asian customers for the insulating foam raw material. Huntsman’s ...