Consists of the papers presented at the 5th Asia-Pacific Drying Conference, held 13-15 August, 2007 China. This volume features the progress of drying R and D in the Asia-Pacific region. It is useful for graduate students, researchers and professionals in the field of drying research and development.

Wastewater treatment technology is undergoing a profound transformation due to the fundamental changes in regulations governing the discharge and disposal of h- ardous pollutants. Established design procedures and criteria, which have served the industry well for decades, can no longer meet the ever-increasing demand. Toxicity reduction requirements dictate in the development of new technologies for the treatment of these toxic pollutants in a safe and cost-effective manner. Fo- most among these technologies are electrochemical processes. While electrochemical technologies have been known and...