This edition is divided into two parts. In Part One presents extensively diversified contributions from 23 world experts, on such topics as:
Microbicides with regard to the relationship between chemical structure and mode of action and activity; Research and development in consideration of registration procedures; Legislative aspects. The use of microbicides in 18 major application areas are described in detail.
Part Two collects Microbicide Data, organized into 21 substance classes (e.g. alcohols, aldehydes, acids, amides, etc.).
This is an eagerly anticipated inventory of the Handbook of Microbicides for the Protection of Materials which appeared in 1993. The combination of the two parts in one book is unique, and has produced the most authoritative information in the field.
Wilfried Paulus
biodeterioration materials protection microbial degradation microbicides biochemical engineering water quality and water pollution
From the reviews:
"Seldom can so much data be found in a single volume and be so clearly presented and well-referenced. Thirty-six contributors […] have produced what can be regarded as one of the most comprehensive guides to microbicides ever compiled. [...] This impressive volume is destined to become an essential reference book for all those with an interest in the formulation and application of microbicides." (David Karsa, Chemistry World, 2:7, July 2005)