TY - BOOK AU - National Research Council TI - Microwave Processing of Materials SN - 978-0-309-05027-2 DO - 10.17226/2266 PY - 1994 UR - https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/2266/microwave-processing-of-materials PB - The National Academies Press CY - Washington, DC LA - English KW - Engineering and Technology AB - Microwaves can be effectively used in the processing of industrial materials under a wide range of conditions. However, microwave processing is complex and multidisciplinary in nature, and a high degree of technical knowledge is needed to determine how, when, and where the technology can be most profitably utilized. This book assesses the potential of microwave technology for industrial applications, reviews the latest equipment and processing methods, and identifies both the gaps in understanding of microwave processing technology and the promising development opportunities that take advantage of this new technology's unique performance characteristics. ER -