Phase change in porous media

We review notable advances published in the year 1999 in the area of phase change and phase growth in porous media. Phase equilibria thermodynamics, p articularly in micropores, and growth kinetics, emphasizing the pore-networ k structure, are highlighted. Advances reported include the effects of conf inement in phase transitions in micropores, and of the pore microstructure in the growth and dissolution of gas and liquid phases with applications ra nging from capillary condensation to drying to gas evolution to condensatio n. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.