Coatings promise cooler cracking and more

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COATINGS CONTAINING CATALYST MAY ALLOW steam crackers to produce ethylene and other olefins at lower temperatures,reducing energy consumption and emissions,hopes a Canadian consortium.The technology could cut the energy costs of olefins'manufacturing by up to 20% and significantly improve plant efficiency,say its backers.It also may open up new opportunities for catalysts elsewhere in the chemical industry.