The application of surface and colloid science to processing operations in the chemical, biochemical, pharmaceutical, food, ceramic, mineral and environmentally-related industries is described in this book. The rapid development of the subject demands an interdisciplinary approach in tailoring surface chemistry and process engineering requirements to produce novel, well-formulated products, to utilize new manufacturing routes, to maintain a high level of control during manufacture, and to optimize the efficiency of selective separation processes. The book is divided into three main sections: principles of chemical production; selective particle/liquid separation processes; and biotechnological and environmental processes. Contributions are from recognized authorities in the area from academia and from process engineering and engineering design backgrounds. Suitable for process design engineers, research and development departments, post-graduates and students.