Scale formation can compromise the quality and safety of countless products and resources including water treatment, dairy production, polymer production, and oil fields. As a solution, mineral scale inhibitors are often incorporated to mitigate fouling and prevent dangerous crystal growth. Written by internationally recognized researchers, this volume covers fundamental concepts and applied aspects. Among a wealth of topics, it examines state-of-the-art instruments used to study crystals formed in the presence of inhibitors and looks at treatment approaches for water systems, including wastewater and desalination plants. It also discusses worldwide outbreaks of Legionella Pneumophila.