Hydrothermal Technology for Nanomaterials Processing

The book will describe various technologies that use pressurized solvents for synthesis and processing of nanomaterials, including hydrothermal, solvothermal and supercritical fluid technologies. Written by two world-renowned experts in the area, the book will provide information on: Pressurized solvents technologies: principles of technologies (hydrothermal, solvothermal, and supercritical fluids), the systems, reactions, established applications; Pressurized solvents technologies in processing of nanomaterials: * importance, technological advantages, principles, and system requirements * controlling factors: physical, chemical and hydrodynamic factors, thermodynamic principles, solubility and kinetics of crystallization * equipment: reactors and reactor design, and safety issues * engineering considerations: process design for various applications