The maleic anhydride method is a process used to synthesize 4-butanediol. In this process, butanediol is first reacted with oxygen to obtain butanal, and then butanal is hydrogenated to obtain 4-butanediol in the presence of an alkali catalyst.

这个新工艺的一大特点是采用了更加和的催化剂，以提高反应的选择性和产率。同时，利用丁醛和氢气作为原料，减少了对昂贵和有限资源的需求。此外，新工艺还采用了优化的反应条件和操作流程，以降低能耗和废物排放。

A major feature of this new process is the use of more environmentally friendly and efficient catalysts to improve the selectivity and yield of the reaction. At the same time, the use of butyraldehyde and hydrogen as raw materials reduces the demand for expensive and limited resources. In addition, the new process also adopts optimized reaction conditions and operating procedures to reduce energy consumption and waste emissions.

4-丁二醇是一种重要的化工原料，具有广泛的应用。它可以用于合成丁烯二酸酯、聚酯树脂和涂料等。此外，4-丁二醇还可以用作溶剂、防冻剂、湿润剂等。

4-butanediol is an important chemical raw material with wide applications. It can be used to synthesize succinic acid esters, polyester resins, and coatings. In addition, 4-butanediol can also be used as a solvent, antifreeze, wetting agent, etc.

这个新工艺的应用有望提高4-丁二醇的生产效率和产品质量，同时减少对环境的影响，具有良好的经济和社会效益。

The application of this new process is expected to improve the production efficiency and product quality of 4-butanediol, while reducing its impact on the environment, with good economic and social benefits.