Consider new catalytic routes for olefins production

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 2008
• Weight: 59 KB
• Volume: 2008
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 1351-4180
• DOI: 10.1016/s1351-4180(08)70281-2

✦ Synopsis

Catalysts maker Süd-Chemie and Linde are to develop equipment for the production of second-generation biofuels. The two companies will combine their know-how in different fields. Süd-Chemie will provide experience in biocatalysts and bioprocess technology and Linde will provide plant engineering in the field of biotech and chemistry. The global market in biofuels is expected to grow to $61 bn by 2010.