Emerging green technologies

Green Technology deals with using science and technology to protect the environment as well as curb the negative impacts of human involvement. The emerging green technologies, covered in this book, will propel our economy in the near future. Their development will lead to global and sustainable powers that will impact our economics, societies, cultures, and the way of life. This book provides researchers, students, and professionals a comprehensive introduction, applications, benefits, and challenges of 15 emerging green technologies. It presents the impact of these cutting-edge technologies on our global economy and its future. The book will help a beginner to have an introductory knowledge about these emerging technologies. The main objective of the author is to provide a concise treatment that is easily digestible. It is a must-read for those graduate students or scholars who consider researching green technologies. It can also serve as a valuable resource for those business professionals who seek ways to green their processes.

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- About the Author -- 1. Introduction to Green Technologies -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. Concept of Green Technology -- 1.3. Going Green -- 1.4. Examples of Green Technology -- 1.5. Advantages and Disadvantages -- 1.6. Benefits and Challenges -- 1.7. Conclusion -- References -- 2. Green Energy -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Conventional Energy -- 2.3. Types of Green Energy -- 2.4. Applications -- 2.5. Renewable Energy Efficiency -- 2.6. Benefits -- 2.7. Challenges -- 2.8. Conclusion -- References

3. Green Chemistry and Engineering -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Green Chemistry Principles -- 3.3. Green Engineering Principles -- 3.4. Drivers for Green Adoption -- 3.5. Metrics -- 3.6. Applications -- 3.7. Benefits and Challenges -- 3.8. Conclusion -- References -- 4. Green Revolution -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. Concept of Green Revolution -- 4.3. Characteristics of Green Revolution -- 4.4. Green Revolution in Emerging Economies -- 4.5. Impacts of the Green Revolution -- 4.6. Advantages -- 4.7. Disadvantages -- 4.8. Second Revolution -- 4.9. Conclusion -- References

5. Green Agriculture and Food -- 5.1. Introdu…