Contains eight review-type contributions by leading scientists in the field of synthetic metals. This work highlights the state-of-the-art of the field and assesses the prospects for future research.[...]

The last few years have been a watershed for the commodities, cash and derivatives industry. New regulations and products have led to an explosion in the commodities markets, creating a new asset for investors that includes hedge funds as well as University endowments, and has resulted in a spectacu[...]

"One impressive and compressive book. . . . This review would have to be book size to do full justice to all the insights in this volume."
--"Journal of Metals Online"Fully updated and expanded to reflect recent advances, this "Fifth Edition" of the classic text provides students and professional[...]

Review and synthesis of the occurrence and strategic importance of critical metals Deals with each of the key metals in a separate chapter Does not assume high level of geological knowledge Co-published with the British Geological survey.[...]