Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology

Biokerosene: status and prospects

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This book provides a detailed overview of aspects related to the overall provision chain for biokerosene as part of the global civil aviation business. Starting with a review of the current market situation for aviation fuels and airplanes and their demands, it then presents in-…

Solid oxide fuel cells: from materials to system modeling

fromRSC Energy and Environment Series

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Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are promising electrochemical power generation devices that can convert chemical energy of a fuel into electricity in an efficient, environmental-friendly, and quiet manner. Due to their high operating temperature, SOFCs feature fuel flexibility as…

Advanced concepts in photovoltaics

fromRSC Energy and Environment Series

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Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Components: Interfacial Compatibility of SOFC Glass Seals

by Kaur, Gurbinder, École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts (France)

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The only resource to focus on solving the challenges of glass seals in SOFCs Provides insight into interaction mechanisms at all the various interfaces within the fuel cell Analyzes basic concepts systematically and clearly, thoroughly explaining more complex topics through plen…

Energy performance of buildings: energy efficiency and built environment in temper…

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Examines the characteristics, challenges and energy potential of buildings in temperate climates Provides sorely needed benchmarks for relative energy performance levels of buildings, as judged against current regulations, best case scenarios and emerging trends Explains design …

Solar energy for fuels

by Batchellor, A. S., (Adam S.)

fromTopics in current chemistry

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The series Topics in Current Chemistry presents critical reviews of the present and future trends in modern chemical research. The scope of coverage is all areas of chemical science including the interfaces with related disciplines such as biology, medicine and materials science…

Photocatalysis: applications

fromRSC Energy and Environment Series

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From environmental remediation to alternative fuels, this book explores the numerous important applications of photocatalysis. The book covers topics such as the photocatalytic processes in the treatment of water and air; the fundamentals of solar photocatalysis; the challenges …

Photocatalysis: fundamentals and perspectives

fromRSC Energy and Environment Series

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Combining the basic concepts of photocatalysis with the synthesis of new catalysts, reactor and reaction engineering, this book provides a comprehensive resource on the topic. The book introduces the fundamental aspects of photocatalysis including the role of surface chemistry a…

Renewable energy in the service of mankind

by Sayigh, Ali, World Renewable Energy Network

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· Details the research advances being made in pivotal renewable energy technologies from waste-to-energy and offshore wind, to energy forecasting and bio-hydrogen · Includes case studies and detailed examples to demonstrate how leading-edge research is applied in practice · Cove…

Renewable energy in the service of mankind: selected topics from the World Renewable Energy C…

by World Renewable Energy Congress, London, England)

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· Details the research advances being made in pivotal renewable energy technologies from waste-to-energy and offshore wind, to energy forecasting and bio-hydrogen · Includes case studies and detailed examples to demonstrate how leading-edge research is applied in practice · Cove…

Energy storage

by Huggins, Robert A., (Robert Alan)

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This is a comprehensive overview of energy storage concepts, methodologies and applications. Students will find chapters exploring the underlying energy storage fundamentals under various conditions, such as organic fuels, phase transitions and heat capacity, in addition to reve…

Building sustainable futures: design and the built environment

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· Explains key topics related to sustainable development and futures · Clarifies the impact of emerging technologies on sustainable development · Provides strategic frameworks in critical areas such as sustainable design, construction, and urban planning · Includes case studies …

Externally Heated Valve Engine: a New Approach to Piston Engines

by Kazimierski, Zbyszko, Wojewoda, Jerzy

fromSpringer Tracts in Mechanical Engineering

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"This book reports on a novel approach for generating mechanical energy from different, external heat sources using the body of a typical piston engine with valves. By presenting simple yet effective numerical models, the authors show how this new approach, which combines existi…

Photoelectrochemical solar fuel production: from basic principles to advanced devices

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"This book explores the conversion for solar energy into renewable liquid fuels through electrochemical reactions. The first section of the book is devoted to the theoretical fundamentals of solar fuels production, focusing on the surface properties of semiconductor materials in…

How green are electric or hydrogen-powered cars?: assessing GHG emissions of traffic in Spain

by Montoya Sánchez de Pablo, Jesús, Miravalles López, María, Bret, Antoine

fromSpringerBriefs in Energy

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Have you ever wondered by how much CO2 emissions can be reduced by running cars electrically or with hydrogen as fuel? This Brief provides a quantitative answer to this question using the example of the combined road traffic in Spain. The authors calculate the resulting greenhou…

Renewables: a review of sustainable energy supply options

by Elliott, David, Institute of Physics (Great Britain)

fromIOP ebooks

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Renewable energy is a rapidly expanding field, welcomed by many as part of the answer to climate change and energy security concerns. This book offers a comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date overview of this globally-expanding field, including a thorough review of fluid-dr…