Researchers have found a way to use a component of glycerol to produce bio-based propylene. Achieving carbon neutrality requires the effective use of renewable biomass. In the production of biodiesel, ...

More than 150 million metric tons of propylene are produced annually, making it one of the most widespread chemicals used in the chemical industry. Propylene is the basis for polypropylene, a polymer ...

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 ...

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a new catalyst that efficiently converts a glycerol derivative into bio-based propylene, supporting the production of sustainable chemicals.

Houston, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LyondellBasell (LYB) today announced an investment to expand propylene production capacity at its Channelview Complex near Houston. Groundbreaking and ...

Global demand for the major petrochemicals ethylene and propylene, considered bellwethers of the petrochemical industry, slowed in 2005. Ethylene demand growth was about 3.1%, down from a typical ...

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Propylene Market By Application, By Region - Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2011-2025" report to their offering. The global ...

MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) today announced that the Company will construct a new world-scale ethylene production plant at Dow Texas Operations in Freeport, ...