Rafiq Islam 
Characterization and Development of Novel Materials 

This new book presents and discusses current research in the study of the characterization and development of novel materials. Topics discussed include the development of probabilistic simulation model for production optimization in open pit mines; lead removal from aqueous streams by a novel bioadsorbent; characterization of clinical bacteria and their control by a medicinal plant; preparation of stronium hexaferrite magnets from celestite and blue dust by mechanochemical route and the investigation of the properties of a borosilicate glass from recycled manganese crust tailing.