1 Fundamentals of Superfine Particles. - 1. 1 Introduction. - 1. 2 Properties of Superfine Particles. - 1. 3 Volume Effect in Superfine Particles. - 1. 4 Surface Effect in Superfine Particles. - 1. 5 Interaction Between Superfine Particles. - 2 Physics of Superfine Particles. - 2. 1 Introduction. - 2. 2 Structure and Form. - 2. 3 Properties. - 3 Chemistry of Superfine Particles. - 3. 1 Introduction. - 3. 2 Adsorption. - 3. 3 Particle Dispersion. - 3. 4 Particle Flocculation. - 3. 5 Rheology. - 3. 6 Gels. - 4 Physical Manufacturing Processes. - 4. 1 Introduction. - 4. 2 Milling Method. - 4. 3 Build-up Method. - 4. 4 Outlook for Further Technological Developments in the Production of Superfine Particles. - 4. 5 Handling of Superfine Particles. - 5 Chemical Manufacturing Processes. - 5. 1 Introduction. - 5. 2 Precipitation. - 5. 3 Hydrolysis. - 5. 4 Atomization. - 5. 5 Oxidation-Reduction Method. - 5. 6 Freeze Drying. - 5. 7 Laser Synthesis. - 5. 8 Spark Discharge. - 6 Applications of Superfine Particles. - 6. 1 Introduction. - 6. 2 Use of Superfine Particles in Electronic Materials. - 6. 3 Use of Superfine Particles in Magnetic Materials. - 6. 4 Use of Superfine Particles in Optical Materials. - 6. 5 Use of Superfine Particles in High Strength High Toughness Materials. - 6. 6 Use of Superfine Particles in Catalyst Materials. - 6. 7 Use of Superfine Particles in Sensor Materials. Language: English