Publisher's Synopsis
This invaluable, up–to–date desk reference brings together and distills all of the articles in the definitive 27–volume Kirk–Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Fourth Edition into one easily accessible volume. It features:
∗ Over 1,000 concise articles on all aspects of chemical technology.
∗ Authoritative coverage of cutting–edge topics such as biosensors, nanotechnology, and smart materials.
∗ Illustrations and figures that highlight the text.
Praise for the previous edition of the Kirk–Othmer Concise Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology . . .
"A complete and self–contained encyclopedia . . . designed to serve as a ready–reference guide for students, scientists, engineers, and technologists seeking answers to questions on aspects of chemical technology."–Journal of Chemical Education.
"A marvelous tool for overviewing any chemical topic and obtaining the appropriate references for a more detailed investigation.–Chemical Engineering.
"An extremely attractive, reasonably priced reference book for chemists, chemical engineers, students, and scientists seeking answers to questions on any aspect of chemical technology.–Journal of College Science Teaching
