Books in the EMU Notes in Mineralogy series

The state of the art in the field of mineral fibres is discussed here, with a multidisciplinary approach taking into account different scientific strands (biology, chemistry, epidemiology, mineralogy, physics, toxicology etc.). Different views have been considered in an attempt to present the reader with an up-to-date and complete picture.

This volume is intended to provide a useful reference source and a picture of the present status of the chemistry, geochemistry and mineralogy of redox-reactive materials. Although in this volume some progress has been made, the aim is by no means achieved, especially with this extremely broad, diverse and vibrant area of research.

This volume accompanies an EMU School intended to bring contemporary research on mineral reaction kinetics to the attention of young researchers and to put it into the context of recent developments in related disciplines. A selection of topics, methods and concepts, which the contributors deem currently most relevant and instructive, is presented.