With contributions from leading researchers in their fields, this book describes state-of-the-art lipid/model membrane research, and industrial and medical applications, all in one volume. The book is divided into two sections. The first section covers a range of basic research topics, from theory and computational simulations to current experimental research. The second part describes applications of lipid systems used in the pharmaceutical, textile, and food industries. Covering basic and applied research, this book serves as a useful reference for both the novice and the expert.