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Clariant’s SynDane is suitable for the new production technology. This was previously confirmed in successful performance testing with MAN DWE. Moreover, SynDane further intensifies the production and energy efficiencies of the new process, providing its exceptionally low pressure drop. The catalyst’s special structure and chemical composi - tion also increase the selectivity towards maleic anhydride and thus maximise product yield. In addition, the SynDane catalyst chosen for Wanhua’s new world-scale maleic anhydride plant in China is gradu - ally eliminating the use of non-degradable plastics, which is expected to boost demand for biodegradable plastic. Maleic anhydride is an important base material for polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) and polybutylene succinate (PBS) biodegradable plastics. PBAT plastic offers similar properties to low-density polyethylene plastic. However, when buried in soil, it is completely decomposed by natu - rally occurring micro-organisms, leaving no toxic residues. PBS is another biodegradable plastic with a high degree of biodegradability. A second catalyst was selected for the existing nitric acid plant in Ningbo: EnviCat N2O-S is designed for highly effective purification of off-gas contain - ing nitrous oxide (N₂O), a powerful climate gas. Wanhua can expect up to 95% of N₂O emissions to be converted into harmless oxygen and nitrogen. This is par - ticularly important for the producer, as nitrous oxide is 300 times more harmful to the climate than carbon dioxide. To help minimise the damaging effects of this greenhouse gas, Clariant launched a major campaign offering a free load of

its EnviCat N2O-S to 10 nitric acid producers worldwide, which will be able to reduce their N₂O emissions by more than 4 million tons of CO₂ equivalents annually when using the catalyst.

Thyssenkrupp to build three major polymer plants in Turkey Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions will build three major polymer plants for Merinos Hali Sanayi Ve Ticaret A. S. in Turkey using Uhde Inventa-Fischer’s MTR process that reduces energy consumption and opens new applications. Uhde Inventa-Fischer’s proprietary patented MTR (melt- to-resin) technology will produce 330,000 tons per year of resin to produce PET bottles as well as bright chips for textile applications. Scope of delivery for all plants includes basic and detail engineering, delivery of all necessary components, technical services regarding plant erection, as well as supervision of erection and commissioning. MTR is a cost-effective solu - tion for producing high-quality PET resin. The process elimi - nates the SSP (solid-state polycondensation) and leads to substantial energy savings. It reduces investment, operating, and maintenance costs, has a higher raw material yield, and results in products of superior quality. The process is based on Uhde Inventa-Fischer’s proprietary 2-Reactor technol - ogy, which uses the patented ESPREE and DISCAGE reac - tors to obtain the desired high melt viscosities.

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