The aim of Advanced Powder Technology is to meet the demand for an international journal integrating all aspects of research on powder engineering and technology. The journal fulfils this aim by publishing original research papers (including translations of papers originally published in Japanese), rapid communications, short reviews and reports. Although Advanced Powder Technology was founded as the International Journal of the Society of Powder Technology, Japan, researchers world-wide are invited to submit papers for publication in this journal. Advanced Powder Technology reports on research in various areas of powder technology such as particle characterization, mechanical powder properties, storage, conveying, comminution, classification, agglomeration, mixing and kneading, dispersion, reactor design, dust, separation, filtration.