An excellent overview of the field, covering in detail a wide range of different types of constituent materials, such as polymers, metals and metal oxides. It discusses their production and synthetic routes, as well as applications in several areas, including catalysis, drug delivery and environmental science.

A must-have for scientists in academia and industry, as well as a valuable resource for both newcomers and more established researchers working in the field.

ISBN: 978-3-527-34099-6