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Sustainable Value Creation in the Fine and Speciality Chemicals Industry

R. Rajagopal

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English
John Wiley & Sons Inc
11 April 2014
The global fine and speciality chemicals industry is a vital segment within the chemical value chain,

catering to a multitude of societal and industrial needs. Regulatory, sustainability and consumer forces have been constantly shaping the business fundamentals of this industry. Developing value creation strategies, which embed economic, environmental and social sustainability components, will need a comprehensive assessment of business, scientific and technological challenges facing the industry.

Sustainable Value Creation in the Fine and Speciality Chemicals Industry assesses sustainable value creation options against the backdrop of global mega trends that are defi ning the present and future course of the industry. It discusses innovative strategies in feedstocks, R&D, technology, manufacturing, resource management and the supply chain as well as the significance of the bio-based chemical economy in enabling sustainable value creation in the fine and speciality chemicals industry.

Topics covered include:

• Transformation in the fine and speciality chemicals business

• Sustainable management: evolution, transitions and tools

• Research and technology directions

• Resource optimization strategies

• Bio-based chemicals, specialities and polymers

• Sustainable practices in the fine and speciality chemicals industry

• Sustainable value creation strategies

Sustainable Value Creation in the Fine and Speciality Chemicals Industry presents a comprehensive

overview of strategic options for sustainability management in the global fine and speciality chemicals industry. It will be a valuable resource for chemists and chemical engineers involved in the design and development of economically, environmentally and socially sustainable practices for the future.

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Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 252mm,  Width: 178mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   635g
ISBN:   9781118539675
ISBN 10:   1118539672
Pages:   312
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

R. Rajagopal KnowGenix, India Foreword by Dr David Constable, Director, ACS Green Chemistry Institute, American Chemical Society

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