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Books in Energy and power

Elsevier’s Energy and Power Collection offers the latest innovations in the energy transition with a focus on content that supports and advances the reduction of CO2 emissions. The collection includes content on solar, wind, geothermal, nuclear, biofuels and bioenergy, hydrogen and fuel cells, and addresses topics such as energy storage, efficiency, management, economics, and policy, among others.

  • Floating PV Systems

    Fundamentals and Recent Advances for All Types of Floating PV Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Sara Golroodbari + 1 more
    • English
    Floating PV Systems: Fundamentals and Recent Advances for All Types of Floating PV Systems provides the reader with a solid grounding in floating photovoltaics, offering all essential knowledge in one place.The book addresses the key aspects of floating PV in turn, with chapters focusing on system design and structure, performance, modelling and simulations, reliability and monitoring systems, economic analysis, and environmental impact. Throughout the book, there is a focus on the challenges and opportunities in floating PV systems, and all types of FPV systems are considered, with analysis of differences and similarities between onshore and offshore technologies.This is a valuable introductory text for all those with an interest in photovoltaics and solar energy, and specifically floating technology, including advanced students, researchers, scientists, lecturers, engineers, and policy makers.
  • Social Dimensions of Energy Transition

    • 1st Edition
    • Ugur Soytas + 2 more
    • English
    Social Dimensions of Energy Transition delves into the social dimensions of energy transition, a critical factor in creating effective technologies and policies. This book brings together cutting-edge research from various social science disciplines, covering topics like energy justice, public engagement in energy decisions, and the role of communities in shaping energy transition. It explores intersectional perspectives such as gender and energy transition, social innovation in energy transition, and the impact on indigenous communities. It also addresses the link between societal well-being and energy use, social acceptance of climate policies, and the concept of clean energy access as a human right.Ideal for policymakers, professionals, researchers, and students whose work involves energy policy, sustainability, and climate change, this book provides a much-needed view of the social dimensions of energy transition.
  • Shell-and-Tube Latent Heat Storage Systems

    Advanced Techniques for Heat Transfer Enhancement and Performance Improvement
    • 1st Edition
    • Pouyan Talebizadehsardari + 2 more
    • English
    Shell-and-Tube Latent Heat Storage Systems: Advanced Techniques for Heat Transfer Enhancement and Performance Improvement addresses the critical challenges in thermal energy storage, focusing on latent heat storage technologies using phase change materials. The book provides a structured exploration of advanced design enhancements, including innovative fin geometries, nanoparticles, porous media, and geometry modifications for both double-pipe and triple-pipe, horizontal and vertical configurations. Each chapter offers foundational principles, analytical methods, real-world case studies, and simulation data, enabling readers to understand and apply the latest research in system optimization.The modular chapter format ensures that content is accessible independently, supporting both academic research and professional practice. As the demand for renewable energy and efficient thermal management rises, this reference meets the need for integrated, practical solutions to optimize system performance, bridging the gap between theory and industrial applications. The reference empowers researchers, engineers, and students to develop scalable, cost-effective thermal energy storage solutions. By integrating the latest advances in materials science and system design, the reference supports the energy transition, reduces CO2 emissions, and aligns with global sustainability goals.
  • Unconventional Carbon Dioxide Management, Utilization, and Modelling

    • 1st Edition
    • Hadi A. Belhaj + 1 more
    • English
    Unconventional Carbon Dioxide Management, Utilization, and Modelling presents the most recent methodologies in the administration and exploitation of CO2 with a specific emphasis on unexplored possibilities in shale reservoirs. This valuable reference fills a knowledge gap between CO2 management and shale reservoirs’ recovery technology utilization by offering a comprehensive database and insights. Dr. Belhaj presents a detailed examination of the interactions, difficulties, and possibilities associated with sequestration of CO2 in shale reservoirs, including the latest research and technological breakthroughs to provide a comprehensive analysis of crucial geological, geochemical, and geophysical factors for maximizing the effectiveness of CO2 storage and usage.
  • Managing the Future

    Sustainability Leadership in Energy
    • 1st Edition
    • Maria Angela Capello
    • English
    Managing the Future: Sustainability Leadership in Energy offers an invaluable guide on how to lead sustainability within the energy sector by presenting real-world experiences of leaders who have successfully integrated sustainability into their operations. The book outlines the framework provided by the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing practical strategies for achieving these goals. The book delves into various aspects, including Sustainability and ESG reporting, the intersection of Sustainability and Geoscience, and effective communication, vision, and strategy setting.It also highlights the contributions of academic leaders in advancing the 2030 UN Sustainability Agenda, and provides narratives from other sectors to illustrate common challenges and opportunities in corporate sustainability initiatives.
  • Geothermal Well Construction

    • 1st Edition
    • Hani Ibrahim
    • English
    Geothermal Well Construction is a comprehensive guide dedicated to harnessing the Earth's subterranean heat. This book presents various well-construction solutions and provides a framework for innovators to apply technologies and methodologies that reduce the cost of geothermal well construction. Progressing from the origins of geothermal energy to extraction techniques, tool evolution, and environmental considerations, this text offers readers the knowledge needed to minimize construction costs and enhance clean energy generation. Other critical points include a toolbox of proven drilling plans, innovative ideas, and technologies for geothermal wells.This book aggregates approaches, tools, and methodologies into one comprehensive resource for industry professionals, energy engineers, and students seeking to advance their understanding and application of geothermal well construction.
  • Biochemical Approaches for Waste and Biomass Valorization for Fuels and Chemicals

    • 1st Edition
    • Sachin Kumar + 4 more
    • English
    Biochemical Approaches for Waste and Biomass Valorization for Fuels and Chemicals, the latest release in the Woodhead Bioenergy series, brings together the latest advances in biochemical conversion technologies, practical insights for industrial applications, and a critical assessment of process parameters. The book begins by introducing biomass and waste valorization, characterization methods, biomass availability and collection, and biorefineries before detailed chapters focus on advanced pre-treatment technologies, fermentation, anaerobic digestion and dark fermentation, lignin valorization, and other emerging techniques. The final chapters address process integration, techno-economic analysis, and policy frameworks, as well as case studies and business models for real-world applications.This volume will be of interest to all those working in the field of waste and biomass valorization, biochemical conversion routes, and biofuels, including researchers, faculty, advanced students, scientists, engineers, industrial practitioners, and policymakers.
  • Biorefineries for Energy Transition

    Biofuel Production and Their Role in Fleet Electrification
    • 1st Edition
    • Julio C. Santos + 3 more
    • English
    Biorefineries for Energy Transition: Biofuel Production and Their Role in Fleet Electrification offers a systematic approach to biofuel production, including liquid, gaseous, and solid biofuels, and covering across first, second, third, and fourth generation biofuels. The book describes main concepts, processing, and latest advances across each type of biofuel, also addressing sustainability from the perspective of economics, environment, and social considerations. The final part of books focuses further on the role and implications of biofuels in transport, discussing aviation and shipping, fleet electrification, and hybrid engines. This latest volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is of interest to researchers, faculty, advanced students, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, and policy makers working in bioenergy, biorefinery, or biofuels.
  • Thermosiphon Heat Transport Devices

    Principles of Operation, Modeling, Design and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Arunachala U. Chandavar + 2 more
    • English
    Thermosiphon Heat Transport Devices: Principles of Operation, Modeling, Design and Applications explores the performance, applications, and future potential of the Thermosiphon heat transport device, providing a comprehensive overview of its theoretical background, working principles, various configurations and practical applications. The book offers a systematic procedure for conducting experimental, analytical, and computational analyses to evaluate THTD system performance and address challenges involved in designing and constructing these innovative heat transportation devices. From discussing passive heat transport systems to analyzing the effect of operational and geometric parameters, the book covers a wide range of topics across four parts, including Conventional and Cooktop Thermosiphon Heat Transport Devices. It explores system design, optimization, and the impact of bends and heat transfer fluids on performance. Additionally, the book addresses applications, challenges, and limitations of the THTD, catering to a diverse audience interested in sustainable energy technologies and passive heat transport mechanisms. Tailored for practicing engineers, graduate, post-graduate, and doctoral students in cross-disciplinary fields, this book fills an information gap surrounding Thermosiphon technology, offering insights into its theoretical origins, operational features, construction aspects, and analytical methodologies. With a focus on system performance criteria and practical applications, the book serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of system optimization and enhance their expertise in the field of heat transport and in support of sustainable energy technologies.
  • Artificial Intelligence in Clean Energy Systems

    From Energy Hubs to Smart Grids
    • 1st Edition
    • Ali Ahmadian + 2 more
    • English
    Artificial Intelligence in Clean Energy Systems: From Energy Hubs to Smart Grids investigates the integration of AI and machine learning into future clean and modern energy systems, focusing on applying such technologies to optimal operation of energy hubs, smart grids, and efficient utilization of renewable energy sources. The book provides an in-depth overview of AI-based forecasting techniques, optimization, automation, and control approaches that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in modern energy systems. It presents significant issues such as AI-based load demand forecasting, smart grid automation, integration of renewable energy, cybersecurity, and electric vehicle charging demand scheduling
  • Advancement in Thermal Engineering and Chemistry for Lithium Batteries

    Challenges, Innovations and Practical applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Hafiz Muhammad Ali + 1 more
    • English
    Advancement in Thermal Engineering and Chemistry for Lithium Batteries: Challenges, Innovations and Practical Applications is a timely and essential guide for advancing the performance, safety, and sustainability of lithium-ion batteries. As the global shift toward electrification and renewable energy accelerates, this book provides a compelling overview of how thermal engineering, electrochemical innovation, and artificial intelligence are converging to address the most critical challenges in battery technology. It bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical implementation, making it an indispensable resource for researchers, engineers, and graduate students. The book begins with a foundational introduction to lithium batteries, then explores the mechanisms of thermal runaway and associated safety concerns. It continues with a classification of cathodes and electrolytes, followed by in-depth discussions on electrolyte interactions, optimization strategies, and the role of additives. Readers are guided through the reaction kinetics of cathodes and electrolytes, the development of advanced cathode materials, and the thermal stability of various components. The book then examines the importance of thermal management and the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in battery optimization. It concludes with chapters on sustainability, environmental impact, and emerging technologies shaping the future of lithium battery systems. Advancement in Thermal Engineering and Chemistry for Lithium Batteries: Challenges, Innovations and Practical Applications offers a comprehensive and accessible roadmap for those working in battery research, development, and application. It combines foundational knowledge with cutting-edge insights, enabling readers to move confidently from theory to practice in designing safer, more efficient, and more sustainable energy storage solutions.
  • Energy Risk and Energy Justice in Energy Markets

    Economic, Financial and Environmental Consequences
    • 1st Edition
    • Muhammad Shahbaz + 1 more
    • English
    Energy Risk and Energy Justice in Energy Markets: Economic, Financial and Environmental Consequences addresses the intersection of energy risk, justice, and their economic, financial, and environmental consequences. As energy systems face increasing volatility, uncertainty, and calls for equitable access, this reference meets the urgent need for a comprehensive, interdisciplinary resource. Researchers, policymakers, and professionals require up-to-date analysis to inform policy and practice in the context of global energy transitions, environmental challenges, and financial market responses. The book presents a systematic exploration of energy risk and justice, drawing on advanced econometric methods and empirical studies. Chapters cover critical topics such as energy risk and environmental quality, financial development, economic impacts, and the role of justice in shaping outcomes. Dedicated sections address methods and models for assessment, climate finance case studies, and the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. Each chapter follows a unified structure, including introduction, literature review, methodology, empirical results, and conclusions, ensuring coherence and comparability across diverse topics. Energy Risk and Energy Justice in Energy Markets: Economic, Financial and Environmental Consequences equips its audience with actionable insights and state-of-the-art research to address the challenges of energy transition, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development. By bridging gaps in the current literature, it empowers users to design and implement evidence-based policies, advance research, and contribute to the global discourse on energy equity and sustainability.
  • Enzymatic Treatment of Biomass for Energy: Thermochemical Methods

    • 1st Edition
    • Dan Bahadur Pal + 2 more
    • English
    Enzymatic Treatment of Biomass for Energy: Thermochemical Methods provides a comprehensive analysis of how enzymatic pretreatment can optimize thermochemical biomass conversion processes such as pyrolysis, gasification, and torrefaction. This reference addresses the challenges of biomass recalcitrance by exploring enzyme functions that enhance thermal degradation efficiency and bioenergy yield, supporting sustainable energy goals. The book covers fundamentals of biomass composition, enzymatic and combined pretreatment strategies, and detailed enzyme-assisted thermochemical pathways. It further discusses practical considerations for industrial deployment, including scalability, techno-economic analysis, and circular economy perspectives. Optimization methods such as response surface methodology are also elaborated to guide process improvements. This volume is a valuable resource for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers seeking to integrate enzymatic technologies into thermochemical bioenergy systems. It equips readers with scientific insights and practical knowledge to advance clean, efficient, and sustainable biomass energy production.
  • Biomaterials from Lignocellulosic Biomass

    • 1st Edition
    • Minaxi Sharma + 4 more
    • English
    Biomaterials from Lignocellulosic Biomass is part of a companion set of three books that explores the various possibilities of adding value to lignocellulosic biomass materials by transforming them into bioproducts, biofuels, and biomaterials. With an emphasis on microbial biotechnological solutions, each volume examines how renewable natural resources, agriculture waste management, and valorization of agro-wastes can sustainably produce energy and fuels, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and biomaterials. This book all aspects of biomaterials production from lignocellulosic materials. The book examines recent innovative approaches for conversion and assesses the role of engineered microorganisms and their mechanisms of action for biomaterials production.The opening chapter of the book reviews the properties, types, production, and applications of various biomaterials. Following this, readers will find critical reviews of the latest developments and step-by-step guidance on key processes and methods, including novel, eco-friendly methods for biomass conversion that reduce waste. Finally, dedicated chapters review the techno-economic and LCA of lignocellulosic biomass conversion into different biomaterials such as bio-adhesives, biopolymers, bio-packaging materials, bioplastics, and value-added functional biomaterials.
  • New Technology for Solar Photovoltaic/Thermal Comprehensive Utilization Systems

    Applications for Cold Regions
    • 1st Edition
    • Yanping Yuan + 4 more
    • English
    New Technology for Solar Photovoltaic/Thermal Comprehensive Utilization Systems: Applications for Cold Regions provides step-by-step coverage of innovative areas of solar/photovoltaic/t... (PV/T) hot water and heating systems, covering principles, structure, modeling, experimental testing, operating characteristics and optimization, and economic evaluation. The book begins by discussing the concepts, classification, advantages, and application methods of current solar hot water/heating systems, phase change storage, and connection methods. Several novel systems are investigated and analyzed, with applications in extreme cold and subtropical regions, including tank-type systems, dual-condenser heat pipe systems, heat pipe PV/T-Trombe wall systems, PV/T road heat pump systems, and PV/T-PCM-PEM electrolyzer hydrogen/heating systems.Finally, other new types of PV/T systems and building design considerations for special climate regions, and perspectives and future directions, are considered. This is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, advanced students, engineers, R&D professionals, and other industrial personnel with an interest in solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) technologies, solar energy, built environment, and renewable energy.
  • Modern Power System Protection in Smart Grid

    • 1st Edition
    • Hossein Askarian Abyaneh + 3 more
    • English
    Modern Power System Protection in Smart Grid presents the challenges of modernizing power system protection and solutions through emerging technologies. Chapters explain challenges such as bi-directional fault current, false trip, unsynchronous reclosing, islanding detection, and stability issues due to the smaller inertia of distributed generation. AC/DC/hybrid microgrid protection challenges such as low fault current in island mode and change of fault currents in two modes of operation are also examined. Solutions like HVDC protection, machine learning, wide area special protection, wide area fault location, adaptive schemes in transmission and distribution networks, cybersecurity, AI driven methods, and digital twin application are included.Additionall... case studies analytical tools, examples, formulations, and flowcharts are included to demonstrate the practical application of these solutions. This book is valuable for industrial engineers, academic researchers, and MSc and PhD students working on power system protection and active distribution network protection.
  • Antimony Chalcogenide Photovoltaics

    Technologies and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Md. Shahariar Chowdhury
    • English
    Antimony Chalcogenide Photovoltaics: Technologies and Applications is the first book to offer comprehensive coverage of the emerging area of antimony-based photovoltaics. It begins by introducing antimony-based materials and compounds, fundamental properties, synthesis methods, stability issues, and device architectures. Subsequent chapters provide in-depth information on the incorporation of organic semiconductors, interface dynamics in organic-inorganic systems, device fabrication and architecture, characterization and analysis techniques, degradation, and performance metrics and benchmarks before a final chapter discusses challenges and potential solutions in relation to material defects, interface degradation, and scale-up and manufacturing.This is an informative resource for all those with an interest in solar energy and the latest advances in photovoltaics, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D professionals, scientists, and other industrial personnel.
  • Energy Storage and Hydrogen Integration for Sustainable Solutions

    • 1st Edition
    • Mousa Marzband + 1 more
    • English
    Energy Storage and Hydrogen Integration for Sustainable Solutions provides a clear and cohesive understanding of the technologies, challenges, and opportunities in this field, with the aim to help pave the way towards a low-carbon, sustainable energy future. This book begins by introducing renewable energy integration, and the fundamentals of energy storage technologies and hydrogen production and utilization. Subsequent chapters then guide the reader through energy storage and grid integration, hydrogen as an energy carrier in the grid, hybrid energy systems, energy storage and hydrogen in transportation, and decarbonizing industries with hydrogen integration. The policy and regulatory framework, and economic and environmental impact are covered in detail, before a chapter that brings together various real-word case studies, analyzing the strategies, challenges, and outcomes of those projects. Finally, future trends and challenges in energy storage and hydrogen integration are explored. This is a valuable resource for all those looking to gain fundamental, practical knowledge of the integration of energy storage and hydrogen technologies, including researchers, students, engineers, scientists, industry professionals, consultants, and policy makers.
  • Drill Bits for Energy Industry

    • 1st Edition
    • Robert (Bob) P. Radtke + 2 more
    • English
    Drill Bits for Energy Industry is an essential reference book that explores the properties, evolution, and complexities of drill bit technology. Designed to aid readers in mastering bit selection and optimizing efficient drilling practices, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the advancements and fundamentals in drill bit technology, history, and properties that have shaped the drilling industry throughout time. Authored by drilling experts, this invaluable resource covers bit design, selection processes for roller cone and PDC Bits, specialty bits, coring techniques, drill string components, operating parameters, performance evaluation, drill string dynamics, and emerging technologies.It serves as a cornerstone for university students and drilling engineers, equipping them with the knowledge needed to optimize drilling practices in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.
  • Proton Exchange Membranes Fuel Cells

    Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Component Design and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Vicente Compañ Moreno + 1 more
    • English
    Proton Exchange Membranes Fuel Cells: Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Component Design and Applications delivers a rigorous integration of thermodynamic and electrochemical principles underpinning Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs), Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs), and PEM electrolyzers. The reference addresses a critical pedagogical gap by uniting foundational irreversible thermodynamics, electrokinetics, and transport theory with practical materials science for real‑world device design. It is intended for graduate‑level students, researchers, and engineers who require quantitative frameworks to predict fuel‑cell behavior, design high‑conductivity ion‑exchange membranes, and analyze coupled heat, mass, and charge transport in operational systems. The book is structured in two parts spanning fourteen chapters. Part I develops the scientific foundations—thermody... electrochemical kinetics, transport phenomena, membrane thermodynamics, and Nernst–Planck–based formulations of ionic motion and irreversible processes. Part II transitions to applied technologies, including membrane synthesis and characterization, nanocatalyst design with rotating disk and rotating ring-disk electrode diagnostics, membrane‑electrode assembly (MEA) fabrication, bipolar‑plate flow‑field simulation, single‑cell testing, PEM electrolyzer performance and hydrogen storage, and emerging microbial and plant-based fuel cell systems. This reference highlights the value of integrating theoretical derivations with experimental methodologies and simulation case studies. Readers learn to select and characterize ion‑exchange membranes, rationalize catalyst composition and loading for MEAs, and optimize bipolar-plate geometries through finite‑element modeling.The book provides detailed experimental methods—electrochemi... impedance spectroscopy (EIS), conductivity and permeability measurements, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), RDE/RRDE diagnostics—and offers durability‑assessmen... frameworks that bridge academic training and industrial prototyping. By combining fundamentals with applied design tools, it supports the global energy transition toward efficient, low‑carbon hydrogen technologies and serves as both a graduate‑level textbook and a practical reference for laboratory instruction and R&D teams worldwide.
  • Density Functional Theory Approach for Advances in Energy Storage Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Amritanshu Shukla + 2 more
    • English
    Density Functional Theory Approach for Advances in Energy Storage Materials presents cutting-edge insights into the application of Density Functional Theory (DFT) in energy storage research. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals of energy storage materials to computational methods and specific studies on battery materials, supercapacitors, solid-state electrolytes, thermochemical energy storage, thermoelectric materials, hydrogen storage, perovskites for solar energy harvesting, and more. It also explores multi-scale modeling approaches, novel energy storage concepts, challenges, future directions, and real-world case studies.This book not only provides an overview of DFT principles and their applications in energy storage but also covers specific areas such as electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and solid-state electrolytes. By addressing key challenges, offering future research opportunities, and showcasing practical applications in renewable energy, transportation, and consumer electronics, this book aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the field of energy storage materials.
  • Green Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology

    Powering a Sustainable Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Amol V. Sonawane + 2 more
    • English
    Green Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology: Powering a Sustainable Future provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable energy systems, covering the fundamental science, engineering, policy, and economic aspects. The book explores hydrogen properties, various production methods—including water electrolysis, biomass gasification, and photobiological techniques—and highlights advanced electrolyzer technologies such as AEM and SOECs. The publication also delves into catalyst innovations for solar-to-hydrogen conversion and examines multiple storage options like solid-state, liquid organic carriers, ammonia, and cryogenic systems. It emphasizes infrastructure development, with a focus on hydrogen hubs, pipelines, and port facilities, particularly in the context of India's initiatives.Sections analyze different fuel cell types and their operational principles, design considerations, and emerging materials like self-healing components. Applications extend beyond transportation to backup power, marine, aviation, and distributed generation. Recent innovations and future trends are highlighted, including next-generation electrolyzers, modular systems, integrated infrastructure, and advanced storage solutions, supported by case studies and environmental assessments.
  • Marine Operations for Offshore Wind Turbines

    Volume 1: Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Zhiyu Jiang + 1 more
    • English
    Published as an Open Access book freely available for download on Science Direct, Marine Operations for Offshore Wind Turbines, Volume 1: Fundamentals and Application is a practical reference that links fundamentals to methods to application in this unique, important, and highly interdisciplinary area, helping readers to ensure operational safety, reduced installation costs, and improved wind farm efficiency and reliability. The first part of the book introduces the fundamentals of offshore wind energy systems and marine operations, along with analysis methods and numerical modelling and simulation tools. The second section focuses on in-depth case studies based on the authors’ own research and incorporating real-world practical experience in key areas, guiding the reader through lifting operations for turbine components, environmental loads, motion control, structural modelling, and safety assessment for installations, modelling, analysis and control of full assembly installation, and design and optimization for floating installations. Finally, the critical phases of transportation and final mooring hook-up are introduced, and a concluding chapter provides an overview of recent trends and emerging topics, such as robotic technologies, artificial intelligence, and advanced decommissioning solutions, offering routes for future research and development. A volume in the Elsevier Wind Energy Engineering Series, this is an essential resource for all those looking learn the fundamentals, to improve their understanding, and to gain insights into installation concepts, analysis methods, modelling approaches, key tools, and problems and challenges, including researchers, students, engineers, R&D, policy makers and industry professionals.
  • Power Valorization to Gas Chemicals

    Exploring the Membrane Technology Role
    • 1st Edition
    • Angelo Basile + 1 more
    • English
    Power Valorization to Gas Chemicals: Exploring the Membrane Technology Role addresses the significant knowledge gap in the understanding of power-to-gas technologies, processes, and applications. The book offers solutions to the technical challenges and barriers that need to be overcome for widespread adoption, also providing an overview of conventional and emerging technologies in the field. In addition, it explores the current state of technology, discusses ongoing research, and proposes potential solutions to address technological challenges. Users will find existing policies, highlights of successful regulatory frameworks, and proposed policy recommendations to facilitate the growth of power-to-gas initiatives.Economic considerations, including cost analyses, financial models, and potential revenue streams are also explored. Offering case studies and best practices for the integration of power-to-gas systems into energy grids, the book also addresses environmental considerations, exploring lifecycle assessments, carbon footprints, and sustainability aspects associated with power valorization to gas.
  • Hydrogen Subsurface Storage

    Experimental and Simulation Methods
    • 1st Edition
    • Jinkai Wang + 3 more
    • English
    Hydrogen Subsurface Storage: Experimental and Simulation Methods explores the principles, methods, and processes of underground hydrogen storage (UHS) technologies. This book provides an overview of UHS technologies and types of underground storage sites then delves into the details of reaction processes within hydrogen-rock-fluid systems, fluid flow mechanisms in porous rock, and innovative numerical simulation techniques essential for predicting operational efficiency. Readers will find guidance ideal for reservoir engineers, scientists, and students in the field of subsurface gas storage. Sections highlight the complexities of underground hydrogen storage technologies, equipping users to navigate the challenges and advancements in this rapidly evolving field.
  • Biomethane

    A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions
    • 1st Edition
    • Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan + 1 more
    • English
    Biomethane: A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions is a comprehensive resource on the production, purification, and utilization of biomethane as a renewable energy source, including its role in global energy transition and decarbonization efforts. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the technological, environmental, economic, and policy aspects of biomethane production, with an emphasis on producing high quality biomethane at industrial scale. Sections overview biomethane production from organic waste feedstocks, discuss innovative production methods, delve into recent technological advancements, and cover various biogas purification techniques, including biological processes, membrane technology, and co-fermentation strategies to enhance biomethane quality.The book also includes detailed lifecycle assessments and economic evaluations to assess the sustainability and financial viability of biomethane production. Additionally, it presents global case studies and best practices, providing practical insights and lessons learned for the effective implementation and scaling of biomethane technologies. This is an essential resource for engineers, researchers, scientists, and practitioners working on biogas and biomethane, as well as graduate and post-graduate students in academia.
  • Aviation Electrification

    Design, Technologies, and Energy Source Integration for Electronic Power Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Tao Yang + 2 more
    • English
    Aviation Electrification: Design, Technologies, and Energy Source Integration for Electronic Power Systems presents the latest developments in the emerging area of electric-powered aircraft. Sections move from essential considerations for electric aircraft design to cutting-edge applications and case studies. A holistic approach covers generation, distribution, and control, as well as challenges for energy management, storage, and EMC/EMI. Collecting some of the best-known names in the field, the book will bring students, researchers, and engineers up-to-date on the electric aircraft technology and the next great challenges in achieving sustainable air transport.
  • Fundamentals and Practice of Nuclear Logging

    A Subsurface Measurement Technology
    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmed Badruzzaman
    • English
    Fundamentals and Practice of Nuclear Logging: A Subsurface Measurement Technique delves into the basic physics employed in nuclear measurements. It explores the use of these principles in tool design and interpretation. First used in 1939 to probe the subsurface, nuclear/atomic techniques now play a crucial role in down-hole physics measurements of geological media. This book is a valuable resource for upper division and graduate students, offering insight into the fundamentals and serving as a reference for practitioners.In addition, the book discusses the safety and security challenges associated with radionuclide-based techniques and highlights the research aimed at mitigating these risks through advanced generator-based methods. It emphasizes the dynamic characterization of geological formations and well-bores, providing a range of interpretations unattainable through other subsurface techniques. This comprehensive guide is essential for those seeking to understand the evolving landscape of nuclear logging practices.
  • Renewable Photocatalysts

    Technologies, Applications, Economics, Environmental Analysis, and a Sustainable Future
    • 1st Edition
    • MD Shouquat Hossain + 2 more
    • English
    Renewable Photocatalysts: Technologies, Applications, Economics, Environmental Analysis, and a Sustainable Future offers an innovative and broad approach to photocatalysts, integrating design, materials, methods, applications, economics, and sustainable development. The book begins by introducing solar energy and catalysis, before delving into cutting-edge photocatalyst technologies and applications. The third section focuses on regulations, economics, and commercialization, before the final chapters provide further in-depth coverage of environmental considerations, life cycle, and applications. The lens of sustainable development is applied throughout the book, with a view to developing renewable photocatalysts that support the reduction of CO2 emissions, net zero goals, and sustainable development. This is a valuable resource for researchers, students, faculty, engineers, R&D, scientists, and policy makers, with an interest in solar energy, photocatalysts, and sustainable development.
  • Thermal System Design and Simulation

    • 2nd Edition
    • P.L. Dhar + 1 more
    • English
    Thermal System Design and Simulation, Second Edition covers the fundamental analyses of thermal energy systems that enable users to effectively formulate their own simulation and optimal design procedures. It provides step-by-step guidance on how to mathematically formulate objective functions and design constraints and develop strategies to solve them to obtain optimal solutions with minimal computational effort. It uniquely illustrates the methodology of combining information flow diagrams to simplify system simulation procedures needed in optimal design. Expanded and updated for currency, the book includes case studies and a comprehensive presentation on the dynamics of thermal systems and control systems needed to ensure safe operations.Designed to give readers the hands-on skills needed to develop their own customized software for simulating and designing thermal systems, this book is useful for anyone interested in obtaining advanced knowledge of thermal system analysis and design.
  • Recycling of Solar PV Modules

    Techniques, Challenges, Policy, and Environmental Impact
    • 1st Edition
    • Md. Shahariar Chowdhury + 1 more
    • English
    Recycling of Solar PV Modules: Techniques, Challenges, Policy, and Environmental Impact offers a holistic resource that provides the reader with a nuanced understanding of the latest techniques and various other considerations in the recycling and environmental processing of solar photovoltaic modules. Beginning with an overview of solar energy and the life cycle of solar panels, the book offers detailed chapters focusing on solar cell types, challenges, recycling techniques, regulations and policy, environmental impact, and economic impact, as well as discussing how sustainability, economics, and innovation intersect in this area of increasing importance. This valuable resource will be of interest to all those with an interest in solar photovoltaics, end-of-life, recycling, and sustainability, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, scientists, and policy makers.
  • Thermal Energy Storage

    The Path from Theory to Application
    • 1st Edition
    • Shailendra Kumar Shukla + 4 more
    • English
    Thermal Energy Storage: The Path from Theory to Application offers a comprehensive exploration of the science and practical implementation of thermal energy storage (TES) systems. The book consolidates significant scientific contributions, covering foundational principles such as thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow, with detailed insights into various TES methods, including sensible, latent, thermochemical, and hybrid systems. Sections emphasize the evolution of TES technologies, their advantages, limitations, and innovative approaches to addressing current energy challenges. Then, the book delves into advanced techniques like predictive modeling, numerical methods, experimental strategies, and cutting-edge tools such as 3-D printing and specialized software.Sections also highlight the application of TES across diverse sectors, including building management, power generation, decentralized electrification, food supply chains, and data centers, all supported by practical case studies from around the world. It concludes with a discussion of market dynamics, environmental benefits, and emerging trends shaping the future of thermal energy storage, making it an essential resource for both researchers and practitioners.
  • Thermomechanics of Solar Receivers

    Structural Materials, Components, and Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Amos Madhlopa
    • English
    Thermomechanics of Solar Receivers: Structural Materials, Components, and Systems brings together the latest knowledge in this advanced field, covering theoretical concepts, design methods, and applications, and offering potential routes to improved concentrated solar power (CSP) performance. The book begins by introducing solar receivers, their basic thermodynamics, and the characteristics of structural materials, before in-depth chapters examine key theoretical concepts, including stress and strain in structural materials, thermal buckling of materials and components, elastic structural deflection of components, thermal shock creep, fatigue, and structural failure. The second part of the book focuses on design methods, covering thermomechanical simulation, thermomechanical optimization, and structural design of solar receivers. A final section explores testing, cutting-edge applications, and challenges and opportunities in the advancement of solar receivers. This is a valuable resource for all those with an interest in solar receivers, concentrated solar power, and solar energy, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, scientists, engineers, R&D, and other industry professionals.
  • Bioenergy Production from Municipal Sewage Sludge

    Technological Advancements and Greenhouse Gases Emissions
    • 1st Edition
    • Qilin Wang + 3 more
    • English
    Bioenergy Production from Municipal Sewage Sludge: Technological Advancements and Greenhouse Gases Emissions considers various bioenergy production applications and sewage waste sludge treatments that promote further development of bioenergy, a key player in the industry’s transition to net zero. Specific chapters cover bioenergy production in the sludge anaerobic digestion process, pyrolysis of sludge for bioenergy production, and the potential limitations or challenges of bioenergy production from sludge. The book also carefully considers greenhouse gas emissions and control in sludge treatment processes.Written for undergraduate and graduate students studying environmental science, engineering, or related fields, as well as industrial researchers, practitioners, and wastewater treatment plant operators alike, this is sure to be a welcomed resource.
  • Plate Heat Exchanger Enhancement Techniques

    In Support of the Energy Transition and a Circular Economy
    • 1st Edition
    • Suresh Sundaramurthy + 1 more
    • English
    Plate Heat Exchanger Enhancement Techniques: in Support of the Energy Transition and a Circular Economy provides fundamental knowledge on the applications of the plate heat exchanger (PHE) and how it can be optimized to make energy conversion more efficient. In addition, it introduces relevant studies that explain the heat transfer mechanism of the PHE, its design, and how developing more compact and evolved heat exchangers contributes to a sustainable, cleaner, and more energy-efficient future. Researchers, scientists, engineers, professionals, and students working in nanotechnology, materials science, and sustainability will find this volume valuable to their work.
  • Marine Operations of Offshore Wind Turbines

    Autonomous Systems and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Zhengru Ren
    • English
    Marine Operations of Offshore Wind Turbines: Autonomous Systems and Applications, a new release in Elsevier's Wind Energy Engineering series, draws on the latest advances in marine operations to offer practical information on dynamics and automatic control. The book begins by introducing marine operations and offshore wind turbines, the fundamentals of dynamics and automatic control, and the definition of operability for marine operations before in-depth chapters cover numerical modeling and simulation tools, lifting operations for components, active control of offshore single-blade installation, modeling and control of full assembly installation and use of low-height mechanisms, and further technological developments.This is a valuable resource for all those looking to understand dynamics and automatic control techniques for offshore wind turbine operations, including researchers, students, engineers, R&D, policymakers, and industry professionals.
  • Power Valorization to Liquid Fuels

    Exploring the Membrane Technology Role
    • 1st Edition
    • Angelo Basile + 1 more
    • English
    Power Valorization to Liquid Fuels: Exploring the Membrane Technology Role presents an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in power valorization, focusing on the conversion of renewable energy into valuable liquid fuels. This comprehensive guide navigates recent developments and emerging technologies, offering a bridge between research and practice. It delves into efficient technologies and environmental control strategies for power valorization to liquid fuels, including the latest developments in power valorization approaches and the analysis of emerging technologies for renewable energy conversion.In addition, the book provides a detailed overview of the underlying principles, processes, and advancements in technologies, highlighting environmental implications and providing insights into carbon footprint and sustainability aspects associated with power valorization to liquid fuels. Furthermore, it explores existing policies, successful regulatory frameworks, and proposes policy recommendations to facilitate the growth of power valorization to liquid fuels.
  • Waste Management in the Circular Economy Context

    • 1st Edition
    • Jurgita Malinauskaite + 1 more
    • English
    Waste Management in the Circular Economy Context explores sustainable waste management within the context of a circular economy through a comprehensive exploration of policies, innovative technologies, and case studies aimed at fostering a greener future. This practical reference book dissects the critical interplay between energy waste management and economic considerations, offering invaluable insights into circular economy frameworks, waste management challenges, regulatory policies, circular business models, consumer behavior transformations, and the design and development of waste heat recovery technologies. Key chapters discuss waste management challenges, policy frameworks, circular business models, consumer behavior shifts, and the development of waste heat recovery technologies.Further... it digs into practical applications contexts such as municipal waste management, e-waste management, wastewater management, and integrated waste management, culminating in a forward-looking conclusion and future outlook on sustainable waste practices. With a focus on promoting responsible consumption and harnessing innovative technologies like heat pipe heat exchangers, this book serves as a valuable resource for consultants, policymakers, and organizations striving to advance circular economy principles in waste management practices.
  • Safety and Reliability of Offshore Renewable Energies

    • 1st Edition
    • Rouzbeh Abbassi + 3 more
    • English
    Safety and Reliability of Offshore Renewable Energies is a thorough and up-to-date resource that investigates the critical aspects of risk and reliability, to ensure asset durability and long-term performance while developing safe operations in the dynamic and challenging context of offshore renewable energy systems. The book begins with an overview of offshore renewable energy systems, before offering systematic, detailed coverage of regulatory standards for safety and reliability, environmental impacts of operations, risk assessment and management, human factors and safety culture, optimization of infrastructure plans, asset management and maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore renewable infrastructure. This is followed by in-depth chapters focusing on reliability and safety in specific areas, including wind farms, offshore hydrogen, wave and tidal energy, and floating PV systems. Finally, safety and risk in multi-purpose and co-located offshore facilities, an important emerging trend, is discussed. With the additional aim of bridging the gap between industry and academia, this book is of interest to all those involved in offshore renewable energy, including researchers, students, faculty, engineers, consultants, industry professionals, and policy makers.
  • Subsurface Hydrogen Storage and Generation

    Fundamentals, Modeling, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Esuru Rita Okoroafor + 3 more
    • English
    Subsurface Hydrogen Storage and Generation: Fundamentals, Modeling, and Applications explores the complexities of hydrogen storage and generation in subsurface environments, providing valuable insights into reservoir engineering aspects and numerical simulation techniques. The book progresses seamlessly from introducing fundamental concepts of hydrogen in energy storage and generation to exploring advanced topics such as hydrogen sources and conversion technologies. It delves into subsurface hydrogen storage options, including capacity estimation and storage system design, discusses hydrogen injection techniques, pressure build-up considerations, and production estimation in subsurface environments, addressing losses and providing site selection guidance.The book culminates in a thorough examination of geological hydrogen resource assessment, flow prediction models, and enhanced production techniques, offering a comprehensive understanding of hydrogen utilization in diverse settings. The comprehensive examination includes geological resource assessment and production techniques for diverse settings. This valuable text delivers critical content in a structured format featuring principles, methods, examples, and applications for better comprehension.
  • Biomass to Biofuel Supply Chain Design and Planning under Uncertainty

    Concepts and Quantitative Methods
    • 2nd Edition
    • Mir Saman Pishvaee + 3 more
    • English
    Biomass to Biofuel Supply Chain Design and Planning Under Uncertainty: Concepts and Quantitative Methods, Second Edition proposes a comprehensive, multi-level framework for optimal biomass-to-biofuel supply chain design and operation, accommodating various types of biomass feedstocks, production pathways, technology options, transportation methods, and final products. This new edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest technological innovations and policy changes while offering a broader range of uncertainty modeling and mathematical programming approaches that cover multi-stage stochastic programming, robust optimization, and probabilistic dynamic programming.These additions provide readers with practical tools to handle the dynamic uncertainties inherent in biofuel supply chains. New case studies and paths to sustainability are also incorporated. By providing an adaptable framework for biofuel supply chain design, focusing on accessible, straightforward quantitative methods, and emphasizing sustainability, this revised edition meets the evolving needs of graduate students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to understand biofuel supply chain optimization, uncertainty modeling, and operations. In addition, it helps readers implement practical, sustainable, and regionally applicable optimization solutions.
  • Cooling Technologies for Machining Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Brusly Solomon + 3 more
    • English
    Cooling Technologies for Machining Applications explores cutting-edge cooling techniques and materials, covering fundamentals of cooling processes to advanced methodologies and addressing heat transfer challenges in modern machining applications. The book begins with an in-depth introduction to machining, discussing parameters, cooling techniques, materials, and various machining processes. Subsequent chapters explore cooling technologies in machining, near-dry machining of emerging materials, minimal quantity lubrication, active cooling methodologies, air-assisted cooling, cryogenic cooling, passive cooling techniques, hybrid cooling methods, application of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) in cooling, and modeling and simulation of cooling in machining applications. The book offers a wealth of knowledge for professionals and researchers in the fields of mechanical engineering, manufacturing, thermal management, and materials science. It presents practical case studies and comparative analyses, making it a valuable resource for those looking to implement the latest cooling techniques and technologies for enhanced operational performance and environmental impact mitigation, and is essential for students, academicians, researchers, industrialists, scientists, government agencies, and policymakers involved in promoting sustainability and energy efficiency in manufacturing industries.
  • Phase Change Materials

    The Silent Architects of Thermal Control
    • 1st Edition
    • Atul Sharma + 1 more
    • English
    Phase Change Materials: The Silent Architects of Thermal Control provides an in-depth examination of the pivotal role phase change materials (PCMs) play in advancing thermal energy storage and enabling more sustainable, efficient energy systems. The book systematically covers PCM fundamentals such as thermodynamics, molecular design, and structure-property relationships, while also addressing the selection, classification, and performance enhancement of advanced materials like nano-enhanced, bio-based, and composite PCMs. Comprehensive in scope, the book explores practical aspects of PCM integration, including encapsulation techniques, temperature-adaptive materials, and system-level applications across sectors such as solar thermal energy, electronics cooling, building construction, food and pharmaceutical preservation, and more.Special emphasis is placed on computational modeling, AI-based optimization, and sustainability, ensuring a well-rounded perspective for both theory and practice. By combining foundational knowledge with current advances and practical case studies, this resource equips researchers, engineers, and advanced students with the tools needed to develop innovative, efficient, and sustainable thermal management solutions across a range of industries.
  • Electric Mobility Systems

    Fundamentals, Infrastructure, and Future Trends
    • 1st Edition
    • Marcos Tostado-Véliz + 1 more
    • English
    Electric Mobility Systems: Fundamentals, Infrastructure, and Future Trends presents a systems-level examination of electrified transport within the broader context of global decarbonization and energy transition strategies. The book addresses the growing need for an integrated reference that connects vehicle technologies, charging infrastructure, energy storage systems, grid interaction, and regulatory frameworks. By situating electric mobility within current climate objectives and CO₂ reduction pathways, it clarifies the technical, economic, and geopolitical drivers shaping the transformation of the transportation sector. The volume explores foundational principles across electric powertrains, battery and hydrogen storage technologies, power electronics, charging architectures, and vehicle-to-everythin... (V2X) paradigms. It provides structured coverage of electric vehicle typologies—including passenger cars, UAVs, and other emerging platforms—alongside smart charging strategies and grid-integrated energy management. Emphasis is placed on lifecycle emissions, supply-chain vulnerabilities, market evolution, standards, and system-level trade-offs, enabling readers to understand both technological capabilities and deployment constraints. Designed for researchers, engineers, infrastructure planners, policymakers, and advanced students, the book balances technical rigor with accessibility. Each chapter follows a consistent format—introduction, technical foundations, current applications, and future implications—allowin... independent consultation and digital discoverability. By synthesizing comparative technology assessments, data-driven insights, and forward-looking analysis, the reference supports evidence-based decision making and strategic planning toward resilient, low-carbon transport systems.
  • Integrated Modelling of Agrivoltaic Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Pietro Elia Campana + 1 more
    • English
    Integrated Modeling of Agrivoltaic Systems provides an overview of approaches to model, simulate, and optimize agrivoltaics systems, integrating modeling of PV systems, shading, microclimate, and crop yield, and enabling the reader to navigate this highly interdisciplinary area to meet their requirements and current and future policies. The book provides tools to build models that allow assessment before installation of the energy, crop, and water performances of agrivoltaics systems, considers economic aspects, and introduces other key topics such as finding suitable areas for the deployment of agrivoltaic systems and assessment of the environmental impact compared to conventional PV systems and agriculture.This is a valuable resource for all those with an interest in agrivoltaic systems and their modeling, simulation, design, optimization, and development, including researchers, graduate students, faculty, engineers, R&D, developers, and other professionals.
  • Recent Advances in Biodiesel Production

    Mechanisms, Processes and Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • João Fernando Gomes + 1 more
    • English
    Recent Advances in Biodiesel Production: Mechanisms, Processes and Technologies brings together the latest developments in the production of biodiesel, namely related to the type and features of catalysts, operating reaction conditions, yields, and specifications of obtained biodiesel, also covering novel areas such as the use of machine learning and data mining. This latest volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is of interest to researchers, faculty, scientists, engineers, industrial practitioners, and graduate and postgraduate students working on the production and usage of biodiesel-derived fuels, and across energy, renewable energy, transport systems, chemical engineering, catalysis, and decarbonization.
  • Next Generation Phase Change Materials for Energy Storage

    Fundamentals, Engineering, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Kalidasan Balasubramanian + 2 more
    • English
    Provides an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge PCM materials, including salt hydrates, ionic liquids, porous-based composites, nano-engineered PCMs and metal-organic frameworks, highlighting their synthesis, thermophysical properties and how innovative modifications improve thermal conductivity, stability and energy storage efficiency. Readers will gain insights into next-generation PCMs including photo-switchable, magnetically multifunctional, and thermo-responsive smart PCMs and how these advanced materials enable adaptive and on-demand thermal management, making them highly relevant for applications in energy storage, electronics, textiles, and biomedical fields.The book emphasizes eco-friendly and bioinspired PCM technologies, including nature-derived materials such as biopolymers and biochar composites. Provides solutions for key challenges in sustainable energy storage, exploring how nature-inspired microcapsules and hierarchical structures improve PCM stability, heat transfer and environmental sustainability. Describes the practical implementation of PCMs, detailing their use in renewable energy systems, flexible electronics, 3D-printed PCM structures and wearable thermal management solutions, including fabrication techniques, scalability and real-world applications, providing valuable insights for researchers, engineer, and industry professionals.
  • Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Minichannels and Microchannels

    • 3rd Edition
    • Satish Kandlikar + 4 more
    • English
    Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Minichannels and Microchannels, Third Edition presents a groundbreaking exploration of heat transfer and fluid flow in microscale passages, offering valuable insights for designers and researchers in the field. This comprehensive text delves into the fundamental mechanisms of single-phase and two-phase flows, providing a detailed analysis of novel enhancement techniques and numerical modeling approaches essential for efficient heat removal and thermal management. It further explores gas flows, liquid flow dynamics, flow boiling phenomena in minichannels and microchannels, numerical modeling of flow boiling, and an overview of changes in this new edition.Each chapter offers a deep dive into the mechanisms and design considerations crucial for understanding heat and fluid flow at the microscale level. It will serve as a sourcebook for engineers, researchers, and graduate students in mechanical engineering and thermal sciences studying microchannel flow passages.
  • Electrochemical Pathways for Sustainable Energy and Resource Recovery

    • 1st Edition
    • Vincent Gomes + 1 more
    • English
    Electrochemical Pathways for Sustainable Energy and Resource Recovery explores the innovative intersection of electrochemistry, bioenergy, and resource recovery. The book reviews current electrochemical technologies and future trends in sustainable bioenergy and resource recovery, including biodegradable materials into usable forms of energy. It covers the basics of electrochemical principles, electrode materials, and cell configurations and focuses on hydrogen and other energy carriers such as syngas and ammonia. The book also introduces electrochemical CO2 reduction technologies and provides a cost analysis and lifecycle assessment of electrolysis-based bioenergy systems.It begins with fundamentals, covering principles, electrode materials, electrolytes, and cell configurations, and examines the integration of electrolysis with waste-to-energy processes. In addition, the book introduces electrochemical solutions for energy and resource recovery, highlighting the role of electrolysis in sustainable energy production and photoelectrochemical systems. A dedicated chapter on electrolytic hydrogen production, including design considerations and integration with renewable energy sources is also included as are advanced wastewater treatment through electrolysis. The book also explores electrochemical methods for biomass upgrading and valorization, integrating electrolysis with anaerobic digestion and waste-to-energy processes, amongst many other important topics.
  • Nuclear Science, Technology, and Civilization

    • 1st Edition
    • Mao Shang + 2 more
    • English
    Nuclear Science, Technology, and Civilization presents an introduction to nuclear science and technology, providing technical terms and examples in an accessible way. Beginning with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of nuclear science, nuclear technology, and nuclear energy, the book then reviews the origin and historical developments of nuclear energy and nuclear technology across multiple applications, such as industry, agriculture, and medicine. A collection of global case studies are then presented, reviewing national conditions of typical countries or regions to explain the differences in the impact of nuclear science and technology on similar communities.The book also offers a deep dive into the energy demand for nuclear science technology, considering topics such as carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals. It concludes with a discussion on the future of human and nuclear civilization, outlining the impact of future, advanced nuclear technology.