Just published a comprehensive technical analysis of Evonik's alkoxides technology, covering their innovative approach to sodium methoxide and potassium methoxide production.

KEY HIGHLIGHT FROM THE ANALYSIS:
✔ SMART Technology - Advanced vapor recompression achieving 40-60% energy reduction vs conventional processes
✔ Dual Production Capability - Simultaneous Na/K alkoxide manufacturing using patented multi-column systems
✔ Global Scale - 400,000+ tpy combined capacity across 4 continents
✔ Process Excellence - >98% conversion with >95% yield and <0.5% water content

What makes this particularly interesting:
WHAT MAKES THIS PARTICULARLY INTERESTING:
👉 Singapore SMART plant represents latest 100,000 tpy state-of-the-art facility
👉 Lülsdorf divestment to ICIG creates interesting market dynamics
👉 Energy efficiency focus aligns with sustainability demands in biodiesel production

💡 The technology showcases how process intensification and reactive distillation can solve complex separation challenges while delivering commercial-scale performance.

📰 Essential reading for anyone working with biodiesel catalysts, pharmaceutical intermediates, or specialty chemical manufacturing.

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