North American Plastics Industry Study 2018

whitePaper | December 30, 2019

The chemicals industry is going through a transformation. Many existing and emerging trends are shaping the future of the industry, which include increasing competition, a shift in economic power, disruptive innovations in end markets, changes in feedstock, accelerating commoditization, sustainability, digitization, and Industry 4.0. These key developments which are determining the future of chemicals broadly fall into three key themes: ‘Growth and innovation’, ‘Performance and cost optimization’, and ‘Sustainability and circular economy’.

whitePaper | May 15, 2022

In the previous Unit we learnt that the transition metals form a large number of complex compounds in which the metal atoms are bound to a number of anions or neutral molecules by sharing of electrons.

whitePaper | December 19, 2022

Cybercrime is big business. Just how big is it? If cybercrime were a country, it would be the world’s third-largest economy after the US and China [1]. It’s easy to understand the allure for attackers, who see a clear path to a payoff.

whitePaper | January 16, 2022

This paper is published under the responsibility of the Secretary-General of the OECD. The opinions expressed and the arguments employed herein do not necessarily reflect the official views of OECD member countries.

whitePaper | June 15, 2021

Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is one of the costliest problems in the petrochemical industry. It also presents a high degree of potential danger. CUI occurs when moisture mixed with contaminants infiltrates insulation, encouraging the development of corrosion cells on the steel underneath. This paper demonstrates how Sherwin-Williams Heat-Flex® High-Temp 1200 withstands temperature fluctuations, thermal shock and other upset conditions to protect against hidden CUI.

whitePaper | October 5, 2022

The race to a zero carbon future is on. Global oil and gas, petrochemical and chemical companies alike have announced ambitious and broad carbon mitigation.