Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This text starts to redress the balance between commodities and higher value-added products. It expands the scope of chemical engineering design to encompass both process design and product design. The authors use a four-step procedure for chemical product design - needs, ideas, selection, and manufacture - drawing numerous examples from industry to illustrate the discussion. The book concludes with a brief review of the economic issues." "Chemical engineering students and beginning chemical engineers will find this text an inviting introduction to chemical product design."--Jacket.