Mechanochemistry in Nanoscience and Minerals Engineering

by Peter Balaz

Overview

Mechanochemistry as a branch of solid state chemistry enquires into processes which proceed in solids due to the application of mechanical energy. This provides a thorough, up to date overview of mechanochemistry of solids and minerals. Applications of mechanochemistry in nanoscience with special impact on nanogeoscience are described. Selected advanced identification methods, most frequently applied in nanoscience, are described as well as the advantage of mechanochemical approach in minerals engineering. Examples of industrial applications are given. Mechanochemical technology is being applied in many industrial fields: powder metallurgy (synthesis of nanometals, alloys and nanocompounds), building industry (activation of cements), chemical industry (solid waste treatment, catalyst synthesis, coal ashes utilization), minerals engineering (ore enrichment, enhancement of processes of extractive metallurgy), agriculture industry (solubility increase of fertilizers), and pharmaceutical industry (improvement of solubility and bioavailability of drugs).

This reference serves as an introduction to newcomers to mechanochemistry, and encourages more experienced researchers to broaden their knowledge and discover novel applications in the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783642094262
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	11/19/2010
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
Pages:	413
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.24(d)

About the Author

Peter Baláž is a research scientist at the Institute of Geotechnics (formely Mining Institute) of Slovak Academy of Sciences in Košice, Slovakia.

Table of Contents

Mechanochemistry and Nanoscience.- High-Energy Milling.- Selected Identification Methods.- From Minerals to Nanoparticles.- Mechanochemistry in Minerals Engineering.- Applied Mechanochemistry.