This collection presents a broad spectrum of chapters in the various branches of industrial chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science which demonstrate key developments in these rapidly changing fields. This book offers a valuable overview and myriad details on current chemical processes, products, and practices. The book serves a spectrum of individuals, from those who are directly involved in the chemical industry to others in related industries and activities. It provides not only the underlying science and technology for important industry sectors but also provides broad coverage of critical supporting topics.

This new book:

* Serves as a collection of chapters that highlights some important areas of current interest in industrial chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science

* Focuses on topics with more advanced methods

* Emphasizes precise mathematical development and actual experimental details

* Analyzes theories to formulate and prove the physicochemical principles

* Provides an up-to-date and thorough exposition of the present state of the art of complex materials

* Familiarizes the reader with new aspects of the techniques used in the examination of polymers, including chemical, physicochemical, and purely physical methods of examination

* Describes the types of techniques now available to the chemist and technician and discusses their capabilities, limitations, and applications