Next Generation Renewable Thermal Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Storage Technologies
- 1st Edition - September 29, 2025
- Latest edition
- Editors: Dhananjay Yadav, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi, Ashwani Kumar
- Language: English
Next Generation Renewable Thermal Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Storage Technologies is an essential guide for those interested in the field of renewable thermal energy. The bo… Read more
Next Generation Renewable Thermal Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Storage Technologies is an essential guide for those interested in the field of renewable thermal energy. The book covers a wide range of topics, focusing on solar thermal, geothermal, and biomass energy. By presenting the fundamentals, advancements, and practical applications, the book bridges the gap in interdisciplinary knowledge. Readers will find valuable insights into the latest technological advancements and real-world case studies, making it a comprehensive resource for researchers, engineers, students, and policymakers. The book aims to inspire collaboration and innovation, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future.
The book is divided into three sections, each dedicated to a specific renewable energy source. The first section covers solar thermal energy, including solar collectors, concentrating solar power systems, and thermal energy storage. The second section focuses on geothermal energy, discussing exploration techniques, drilling technologies, and optimizing power generation. The last section explores biomass energy, emphasizing sustainability and the integration of biomass with other energy sources.
The book is divided into three sections, each dedicated to a specific renewable energy source. The first section covers solar thermal energy, including solar collectors, concentrating solar power systems, and thermal energy storage. The second section focuses on geothermal energy, discussing exploration techniques, drilling technologies, and optimizing power generation. The last section explores biomass energy, emphasizing sustainability and the integration of biomass with other energy sources.
- Delivers a consolidated resource that covers both theoretical foundations and real-world applications
- Unveils the latest innovations in solar thermal energy harvesting, including Photothermal Conversion Technologies and Materials Innovations in Collector Technologies
- Reveals the power of Nanomaterials and Coatings for Enhanced Solar Thermal Absorption, as well as the use of Phase Change Materials for Energy Storage and Retrieval
- Dives into Geothermal Energy Harvesting, Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), and their applications in agriculture, aquaculture, communities, buildings, and more
Researchers and Scientists in Renewable Energy, Engineers and Technologists, Students and Educators in Energy Studies, Energy Industry Professionals
Section I Solar thermal energy
1 Recent technological developments in solar thermal energy harvesting technologies
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Fundamentals of solar thermal energy
1.3 Advances in solar collectors
1.4 Thermal energy storage technologies
1.5 Material innovations
1.6 Integration with emerging technologies
1.7 Applications of solar thermal energy
1.8 Challenges and limitations
1.9 Environmental and economic impacts
1.10 Future trends and opportunities
1.11 Case studies
1.12 Conclusion
References
2 Advances in solar collectors and concentrators
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Classification of solar collector
2.3 Improving the performance of solar collectors
2.4 Advances in solar nonconcentrator collectors
2.5 Advances in solar concentrator collectors
2.6 Summary
References
3 High-temperature heat transfer fluids for next-generation solar thermal energy systems
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Classification of high-temperature HTFs
3.3 Key selection criteria for HTFs
3.4 Thermal properties and operating ranges
3.5 Advancements in HTF technologies
3.6 Challenges in using high-temperature HTFs
3.7 Environmental and sustainability considerations
3.8 Applications of high-temperature HTFs
3.9 Emerging trends and future directions
3.10 Case studies and performance analysis
3.11 Conclusion
References
4 Harnessing solar thermal energy: Applications in process heating and power generation
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Solar thermal energy systems can be broadly classified based on various criteria
4.3 Applications of solar thermal systems
4.4 Comparison of solar thermal energy technologies
4.5 Future directions
4.6 Research opportunities
4.7 Conclusions
References
5 Hybrid systems: Integrating solar thermal with other renewable sources
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Hybrid system configurations
5.3 Performance analysis and optimization of hybrid systems
5.4 Control strategies in hybrid systems
5.5 Environmental and economic advantages of hybrid systems
5.6 Challenges and future trends in hybrid systems
5.7 Conclusion
References
6 Design of high-performance nanomaterials for sustainable solar thermal energy absorption
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Nanomaterials
6.3 Different forms of nanomaterials
6.4 Conclusion
References
7 Next-generation passive cooling: Leveraging phase change materials in thermal energy storage systems
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Classification of passive cooling
7.3 Classification and properties of phase change materials
7.4 Phase change material for building applications
7.5 Problems encountered with PCM and their solution
7.6 Climatic requirement and economic feasibility for a passive cooling system
7.7 Summary
References
8 Limitations, technological challenges, and recycling of thermal renewable energy systems
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Challenges and opportunities
8.3 Thermal energy storage systems
8.4 Recycling of material used in renewable energy thermal technologies
8.5 Conclusions
References
9 Phase change materials for next generation renewable thermal energy systems in existence of thermoelectric generator
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Energy storage methods
9.3 EES and TEG integration
9.4 Challenges and prospects for the future
9.5 Conclusion
References
10 Thermoelectric materials and devices for renewable thermal energy harvesting
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Fundamental theories governing thermoelectric energy conversion
10.3 Thermoelectric figure of merit
10.4 Conflicting thermoelectric material properties
10.5 Carrier concentration
10.6 Effective mass
10.7 Electronic thermal conductivity
10.8 Lattice thermal conductivity
10.9 Strategies to improve thermoelectric figure of merit
10.10 Thermoelectric efficiency and carnot efficiency
10.11 Abundance, toxicity, and prices of constituent elements
10.12 Thermoelectric cooling
10.13 Synthesis of thermoelectric materials and fabrication of devices
10.14 Characterization of thermoelectric materials and devices
10.15 Applications of thermoelectric materials
10.16 Summary
References
11 Applications of solar thermal energy systems
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Energy storage methods
11.3 STE systems are classified according to their operating temperature ranges
11.4 Applications for hybrid nanofluids
11.5 Hybrid nanofluids in TES systems
11.6 STE storage
11.7 Conclusion
References
12 Solar thermal drying systems for diverse applications: A sustainable approach
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Solar energy and its interaction with the earth
12.3 Evaluating solar drying as a sustainable alternative
12.4 Principles of solar thermal drying
12.5 Design considerations for solar dryers
12.6 Classifications of solar dryers
12.7 Advancements in solar drying technologies
12.8 Applications of solar thermal drying
12.9 Environmental and socioeconomic impacts
12.10 Challenges and future directions
12.11 Conclusion
References
13 Innovative roughness techniques for enhanced heat transfer in double-pass solar air heaters for sustainable drying and buildings application
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Double-pass solar air heater
13.3 Conclusion
References
14 Enhancing hydrogen production: A study on steam reforming using advanced nanocomposites
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Materials and equipment selection
14.3 Methodology
14.4 Results and discussion
14.5 Conclusion and future scope
References
15 Thermal management of Li-Ion batteries for enhanced performance in renewable energy integration
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Evolution of battery technologies for electric vehicles
15.3 The Li-Ion batteries
15.4 Battery thermal management system
15.5 Types of coolants used in BTMS
15.6 Result and discussion
15.7 Conclusion
References
16 Impact of environmental factors on next-generation micro hydropower: An experimental investigation of silt erosion on pico pelton turbine performance
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Experimental set-up
16.3 Results and discussion
16.4 Conclusion
References
Section II Geothermal energy
17 Geothermal energy harvesting: An experimental investigation of horizontal ground heat exchanger using centrifugal pump
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Worldwide power consumption for cooling purposes
17.3 Geothermal energy
17.4 Advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy
17.5 Different ways to utilize geothermal energy
17.6 Historical background
17.7 Projects on geothermal energy
17.8 GCHP world projects and working principle
17.9 Working principle
17.10 Details of experimental setup
17.11 Results and discussions
17.12 Conclusion
References
18 Enhanced geothermal systems (EGSs) for electricity generation
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Overview of enhanced geothermal systems (EGSs)
18.3 Economic analysis of EGS for electricity generation
18.4 Technical challenges and solutions in EGS
18.5 Software and simulation tools for EGS analysis
18.6 Environmental and sustainability considerations
18.7 Case studies and global implementation
18.8 Conclusion
References
19 Geothermal direct use in heating and cooling applications
19.1 Introduction
19.2 World energy focusing on geothermal energy
19.3 Direct and indirect use of geothermal energy
19.4 Geothermal direct utilization: A pathway to sustainable development
19.5 Geothermal utilization directly in heating and cooling
19.6 GHE configurations (Ground loop)
19.7 Benefits of geothermal systems
19.8 Ecological effects of geothermal systems
References
Section III Biomass energy
20 Advancements in hydrogen storage materials: Synthesis and applications
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Overview of hydrogen storage methods
20.3 Advances in synthesis techniques
20.4 Applications and practical implications
20.5 Challenges in hydrogen storage materials
20.6 Conclusion
References
21 Biomass technologies
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Biomass
21.3 Dividing biofuel based on production
21.4 Bioresources
21.5 Biofuel process products
21.6 Biomass conversion technologies
21.7 Techno-economic assessment (TEA)
21.8 Summary
References
22 Dark-fermentation technology: A sustainable approach for biohydrogen production from waste biomass
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Principles of dark fermentation
22.3 Biological processes involved
22.4 Microorganisms involved
22.5 Key reactions and pathways
22.6 Hydrogen production
22.7 CO2 production
22.8 Energy generation
22.9 Redox balance maintenance
22.10 Factors influencing hydrogen yield
22.11 Reactor design and operational conditions
22.12 Substrates and feedstock used for dark fermentation
22.13 Reactor design and operational parameters
22.14 Challenges in dark fermentation
22.15 Environmental and economic implications
22.16 Future perspectives
22.17 Conclusion
22.18 Summary of key finding
References
23 Photofermentation: Harnessing solar energy for biohydrogen production
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Fundamentals of photofermentation
23.3 Advancements in bioreactor design
23.4 Key factors influencing photofermentation
23.5 Conclusion and future directions
References
24 Metabolic engineering for biohydrogen production
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Fundamentals of metabolic engineering
24.3 Microbial pathways for hydrogen production
24.4 Genetic modifications for enhanced hydrogen yield
24.5 Synthetic biology tools in metabolic engineering
24.6 Metabolic flux analysis and computational modeling
24.7 Case studies—Prominent microorganisms employed
24.8 Integration with nanotechnology
24.9 Scalable production techniques
24.10 Applications, potential impacts, and future outlook
24.11 Conclusion
References
25 Predictive modeling solar panel performance using artificial intelligence for evaluation
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Literature review
25.3 Method
25.4 Experimental setup and results
25.5 Conclusion and future work
References
26 Green hydrogen production from renewable energy resources: Current status and future perspective
26.1 Introduction
26.2 The need for green hydrogen
26.3 Renewable energy sources for hydrogen production
26.4 Optimization of renewable energy for hydrogen production
26.5 Integration and cyclic energy systems
26.6 Conclusion and future scope
References
27 Microwave-driven biodiesel production from waste cooking oil: A parametric optimization approach for next-generation biofuel upcycling
27.1 Introduction
27.2 Biodiesel
27.3 Response surface methodology
27.4 Results and discussion
27.5 Conclusion
References
Index
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: September 29, 2025
- Language: English
DY
Dhananjay Yadav
Dr. Dhananjay Yadav received his Ph.D. degree from Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, India in 2013 and post-graduation (M.Sc.) in Mathematics from DDU University Gorakhpur, India in 2007. Currently, he is working as an Associate Professor in Department of Mathematics at University of Nizwa, Oman. Prior to his appointment to University of Nizwa, Oman, he had worked as Principal Research Scientist at Athabasca University, Canada, Yonsei University, South Korea and Jeju National University, South Korea. He is a leading expert in CO 2 capture, storage and oil recovery, Computational sustainability and environmental analytics, Fluid mechanics, Numerical analysis, Hydrodynamic and Hydromagnetic stability, Nanofluids and Fluid flow in porous media. He has published more than 100 research articles (high impact factor) in various reputed international journals. He is also listed in the top 2% influential researchers in the World prepared by Stanford University based on Scopus data.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Nizwa, OMMA
Mukesh Kumar Awasthi
Dr. Mukesh Kumar Awasthi has done his Ph.D. on the topic “Viscous Correction for the Potential Flow Analysis of Capillary and Kelvin-Helmholtz instability”. He is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. Dr. Awasthi is specialized in the mathematical modeling of flow problems. He has taught courses of Fluid Mechanics, Discrete Mathematics, Partial differential equations, Abstract Algebra, Mathematical Methods, and Measure theory to postgraduate students. He has acquired excellent knowledge in the mathematical modeling of flow problems and he can solve these problems analytically as well as numerically. He has a good grasp of the subjects like viscous potential flow, electro-hydrodynamics, magneto-hydrodynamics, heat, and mass transfer. He has excellent communication skills and leadership qualities. He is self-motivated and responds to suggestions in a more convincing manner. Dr. Awasthi has qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted on all India level in the year 2008 by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and got Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) for doing research. He has published 125 plus research publications (journal articles/books/book chapters/conference articles) in Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, Springer, Emerald, World Scientific, and many other national and international journals and conferences. Also, he has published 14 books. He has attended many symposia, workshops, and conferences in mathematics as well as fluid mechanics. He has got the “Research Awards” consecutively four times from 2013-2016 by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India. He has also received the start-up research fund for his project “Nonlinear study of the interface in multilayer fluid system” from UGC, New Delhi. He is also listed in the top 2% influential researchers in the World prepared by Stanford University based on Scopus data in the years 2022 and 2023. His Orcid is 0000-0002-6706-5226, Google Scholar web link is https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=Dj3ktGAAAAAJ and research gate web link ishttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mukesh-Awasthi-2.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Mathematics, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, IndiaAK
Ashwani Kumar
Dr. Ashwani Kumar holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Mechanical Vibration and Design with a diverse and impressive career spanning over 14 years. He currently holds the position of Professor & Head of Department Mechanical Engineering (Gazetted Officer Class 1) at the Technical Education Department Uttar Pradesh (under Government of Uttar Pradesh) in Kanpur, India. He has held numerous key positions within the education sector, including: Coordinator for AICTE-Extension of Approval, Nodal Officer for PMKVY-TI Scheme (Government of India), Internal Coordinator - CDTP Scheme (Government of Uttar Pradesh), Industry Academia Relation Officer, Assistant Centre Superintendent (ACS) - Institute Examination Cell, Zonal Officer for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-Diploma), and Sector Magistrate for State Assembly and General Elections. Dr. Kumar is a passionate researcher and a prominent figure in the field of academic publishing. His dedication to knowledge dissemination is evident in his role as Series Editor for eight distinguished book series published by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis) USA, Wiley Scrivener Publishing USA and Apple Academic Press, Ontario Canada. These series encompass a wide range of topics, titled as: Advances in Manufacturing, Design and Computational Intelligence Techniques / Renewable and Sustainable Energy Developments / Smart Innovations and Technological Advancements in Mechanical and Materials Engineering / Solar Thermal Energy Systems: Advancements in Engineering, Ergonomics, and Sustainable Development / Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Intelligent Engineering Systems / Computational Intelligence and Biomedical Engineering/ Advances in Green Technologies for Sustainable Energy Solutions/ Advances in Materials, Manufacturing and Computational Intelligence Techniques. Dr. Kumar's editorial expertise extends beyond book series. He serves as Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Materials, Manufacturing and Sustainable Technologies (IJMMST, ISSN: 2583-6625), and Editor of the International Journal of Energy Resources Applications (IJERA, ISSN: 2583-6617). He has also been a guest editor for a special issue of Buildings titled as Sustainable Buildings, Resilient Cities and Infrastructure Systems (ISSN: 2075-5309, I.F. 3.1) and holds editorial board positions on eight international journals and acts as review board member of 20 prestigious (Indexed in SCI/SCIE/Scopus) international journals with high impact factor. Dr. Kumar's dedication to scholarship is further demonstrated by his prolific authorship of over 200+ articles in prestigious journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings. Additionally, he has co-authored or edited over 40+ books in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Renewable Energy Engineering. Dr. Kumar's achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards, including a Best Teacher award for excellence in academics and research. He has also successfully guided 15 students through their B.Tech., M.Tech, and Ph.D. theses and currently serves as an external doctoral committee member at S.R.M. University, New Delhi. Dr. Kumar is actively involved in cutting-edge research, focusing on areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Mechanical Engineering, Smart Materials and Manufacturing Techniques, Thermal Energy Storage, Building Efficiency, Renewable Energy Harvesting, Sustainable Transportation, and Heavy Vehicle Dynamics. He holds four patents and frequently participates in international conferences as an invited speaker, session chair, and member of advisory boards, review boards, and program committees. Dr. Kumar's ORCID ID is 0000-0003-4099-935X and Google Scholar link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=KOILpEkAAAAJ.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technical Education Department Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur, IndiaRead Next Generation Renewable Thermal Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Storage Technologies on ScienceDirect