Thermodynamics and kinetics of complex systems

An important challenge brought to chemical engineering by new emerging technologies, in particular then by nano and bio technologies, is to deal with complex systems that cannot be dealt with and cannot be fully understood on a single scale. This volume provides a framework for thermodynamic and kinetic modeling of complex chemical systems. It updates and informs the reader on the latest research findings using original reviews. It is written by leading industry experts and scholars. It reviews and analyzes developments in the field.