http://www.che.com Chemical Engineering en-us 2013 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 7:45:56 EDT Technical and specialty gases find use in many synthesis processes and a number of unit operations, in analysis and in plant maintenance. This article outlines applications for gases in fine and specialty chemistry, ranging from synthesis processes and inerting to off-gas treatment and industrial services. For each one, processes and the field of use are briefly explained, and existing technical solutions are presented to illustrate the hardware involved. Finally, options for gas supply are summarized and forecasts are made for development in this field. ... http://www.che.com/topic/specialtychemicals/4584.html Sun, 1 Mar 2009 0:00:00 EST Driven by the propitious business climate in the cosmetics, and biodegradable plastics end-use industries, the world market for lactic acid is projected to reach 259 thousand metric tons by the year 2012. Development of new technologies, emergence of new end-use applications, and evolution of new markets are... http://www.che.com/topic/specialtychemicals/4297.html Fri, 24 Oct 2008 0:00:00 EDT