Is the nano-age here to stay or will a bubble soon burst? This thought-provoking page-turner takes a critical glance at how nanotechnology has affected virtually all areas of our lives. From the pharmaceutical industry to ...

This book shows how to use supercritical water (SCW) to synthesize nano- and micro- oxides, inorganic salts and metal particles and its recent advancement. Also polymer/biomass particles can be produced by using the method ...

This second edition has been updated throughout. The aim is to provide a comprehensive coverage of many areas so that the readers understand the range of engineering disciplines that come together to form the field of ...