The fifth edition of the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology builds upon the solid foundation of the previous editions, which have proven to be a mainstay for chemists, biochemists, and engineers at academic, industrial, and government institutions since publication of the first edition in 1949.

An essential desk reference

This compact resource collects and condenses all of the articles in the definitive twenty-seven-volume Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Fifth Edition into two easily accessible volumes.

The Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology explores the versatile field of chemical technology: underlying scientific principles, established and emerging technologies, process development and design, technologically important materials, environmental concerns and regulatory issues, and more. The fifth concise edition of the Encyclopedia is based on the content and format of previous editions, with additions, adjustments, and modernization to reflect changes and developments in the field. In particular, there is a new emphasis on sustainable and environmentally conscious chemical technology, advanced characterization and analytical techniques, synthesis and fabrication methods, and new materials made available with modern technology.

Perfect for those who prefer a shorter format, the Kirk-Othmer Concise Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology features:

• Over 700 articles on all aspects of chemical technology

• Authoritative, accessible information on the properties, manufacturing, and uses of chemicals and materials; scientific and engineering principles; processes and process design and control; and environmental, health, and economic concerns

• Coverage of such cutting-edge topics as chemoinformatics, combinatorial chemistry, crystal engineering, fullerenes, green chemistry, ionic liquids, metathesis, microfluidics, nanotechnology, technology transfer, and many more