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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.

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    • Epsilon to Omega

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Siddharth Misra
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Epsilon to Omega: The Frontiers of Clean Energy explores the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and its pivotal role in revolutionizing the energy sector towards sustainable development. By delving into the convergence of AI, energy, and decarbonization, the book presents a diverse range of innovative ideas and million-dollar concepts to address pressing global energy challenges. Through comprehensive case studies, readers are offered in-depth technical insights and future implications, empowering entrepreneurs, engineers, researchers, and policymakers to drive transformative change in the field. The book's detailed exploration unfolds across seven chapters, each delving into a distinct aspect of the AI-driven energy revolution. From the emergence of smart machines and AI engineers of tomorrow to trailblazing advancements in AI-powered science and machine intelligence fueling the infinite-energy future, readers are guided through a journey of cutting-edge technologies and applications. The chapters explore intelligent agents paving the way to a zero-carbon planet, going beyond zero to the frontiers of carbon negativity, and unleashing the potential of a sustainable energy future, offering a comprehensive overview of the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of energy. Epsilon to Omega: The Frontiers of Clean Energy offers readers practical insights and valuable guidance on harness the power of AI for energy and decarbonization solutions. By showcasing innovative ideas and million-dollar concepts, the book serves as a catalyst for researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers seeking to shape a more sustainable future and make a significant impact in driving transformative change in the energy sector.

    • Lithium-ion Battery Safety

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Zhirong Wang + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Lithium-ion Battery Safety provides an in-depth exploration of the safety challenges associated with lithium-ion batteries, focusing on thermal runaway—a critical and potentially catastrophic failure mode. It systematically analyzes the mechanisms, characteristics, and influencing factors of thermal runaway under various abusive conditions, such as mechanical, electrical, and thermal stresses. The book also examines the propagation of thermal runaway, its derivative disasters, and effective countermeasures, offering valuable insights into prevention, mitigation, and safety management to safeguard lives and property while supporting the sustainable development of the new energy industry. This book is an essential resource for researchers, engineers, industry professionals, policymakers, and students involved in battery technology, energy storage, and safety management. It aims to enhance understanding, promote industry-standard safety practices, support technological innovation, and contribute to the sustainable growth of the new energy ecosystem. Whether you are involved in battery design, safety regulation, or industry application, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge needed to prevent accidents and advance safer energy storage solutions. This book also explores the fundamental composition and working principles of lithium-ion batteries, providing a thorough understanding of the mechanisms and triggers of thermal runaway, as well as the associated hazards such as fires, explosions, and toxic gas releases. It emphasizes the importance of examining current safety standards, research methodologies—includ... experimental and simulation approaches—and the influence of factors like battery design, aging, and environmental conditions on safety. Moreover, it highlights the development of effective countermeasures, such as thermal management systems, early warning technologies, physical barriers, and fire suppression techniques. Addressing existing safety gaps, fostering technological innovation, and establishing comprehensive industry standards are essential steps toward improving safety, supporting sustainable industry growth, and guiding policy development.

    • Emerging Technologies in Yield Optimization and Production of Biomass Feedstock

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Yogesh K. Ahlawat
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Emerging Technologies in Yield Optimization and Production of Biomass Feedstock offers a comprehensive evaluation of biomass feedstock, exploring its diverse productions and the challenges of enhancing transformation efficiency in bioenergy species. The book explores the challenges of bioenergy through case studies, covering various stages: cultivation, harvesting, pre-processing, conversion, and utilization. In each stage, the book explains how to maximize efficiency in yield optimization and production of biomass feedstock using innovative solutions to ensure economic benefits and environmental sustainability. The book begins with an introduction to bioenergy as a part of sustainable energy production. It discusses the molecular farming approach, emphasizing the importance of improving transformation efficiency in bioenergy species. The book reviews species like algae, switchgrass, corn, poplars, and sugarcane, assessing their potential and stressing the need for appropriate species selection to optimize bioenergy transformation processes. It explores new methods for gene delivery, transformation, and regeneration, and their applications in modifying bioenergy species for enhanced traits. Additionally, the book covers synthetic biology tools like biosensors, genetic circuits, and pathway engineering, explaining how these tools can be used to further enhance transformation efficiency in bioenergy species.Emerging Technologies in Yield Optimization and Production of Biomass Feedstock serves as a timely and comprehensive resource for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers. It equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to leverage the latest optimization processes to harness the maximum potential of bioenergy.

    • Sustainable Development of Renewable Energy

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Mejdi Jeguirim
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Sustainable Development of Renewable Energy: Volume 2 – Opportunities in Production, Storage, and Integration is the sixth book in the Advances in Renewable Energy Technologies Series. Based on the key themes of the International Renewable Energy Congress (IREC), this volume looks at the production performance of renewable energy sources and emerging production processes. Containing all major renewable energy technologies in individual chapters, this reference includes some of the most dynamic developments, good practices and future concepts in solar energy systems, energy storage, geothermal energy, bioenergy, wind energy, fuel cell and hydrogen production, as well as in the area of policy and regulation. By reviewing these state-of-art advances, considering them with real work application and analyzing key challenges, this book provides readers with an up-to-date source on renewable energy grid integration and its importance in aiding the energy transition. This latest volume is of interest to sustainability, energy and engineering graduates, researchers, professors as well as industry professionals involved in the renewable energy sector.

    • Advances in the Electricity Markets

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Sonal Gupta + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advances in the Electricity Markets: Data-Driven Analytics explores the quantitative skills, the latest technologies, and the sustainable initiatives essential to the effective management of emerging electricity markets. This book explores how to practically achieve sustainable development goals by incorporating advanced methods, including those related to renewable integration, robust power market analysis, and precise prediction methods that facilitate the reduction of carbon emissions. In addition, the book offers novel theoretical, policy, and managerial insights into adopting Distributed Energy Resources, Smart contracts, and the AI and Machine Learning approaches required for the resilience of the electricity systems. The book also discusses how electricity markets are evolving, including coverage of peer-to-peer trading, energy optimization, and intelligent electricity systems. T Written for energy researchers and professionals, as well as graduate students studying energy and electrical engineering, Advances in the Electricity Markets: Data-Driven Analytics is a valuable resource for those who wish to understand growing electricity markets and the latest techniques required for climate change.

    • Biobased Materials in Carbon Capture Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Rajashree Borgohain + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Biobased Materials in Carbon Capture Applications addresses the pressing issue of carbon dioxide (CO2) capture, storage, and utilization in the context of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and combatting climate change. The proposed research reference book focuses on the utilization of biobased materials for CO2 capture applications, emphasizing the need for sustainable alternatives derived from renewable biomass. Key technical aspects include exploring the potential of biobased materials in CO2 capture processes, offering insights into innovative and environmentally friendly solutions for reducing CO2 emissions. The text progresses from an introduction to CO2 capture technology and fundamentals of biobased materials to specific types of biobased materials and their applications in CO2 capture processes. It then explores performance evaluation techniques, hybrid CO2 capture systems, case studies, scalability and feasibility considerations, environmental and regulatory aspects, future trends, and concludes with key recommendations for utilizing biobased materials to address CO2 emissions effectively. Biobased Materials in Carbon Capture Applications aims to provide a comprehensive resource for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry professionals by reviewing current CO2 capture technologies, highlighting advancements in biobased materials for CO2 capture, discussing sustainability aspects, presenting case studies, exploring future research directions, and analyzing policy and economic considerations. By bridging the gap between research and practical applications, the book seeks to advance the development of sustainable CO2 capture technologies to support global climate change mitigation efforts.

    • Artificial Intelligence-based Renewable Energy Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Kashif Naseer Qureshi + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Artificial Intelligence-based Renewable Energy Systems: Standards, Communication Systems, and Data Networks provides a comprehensive guide to integrating AI into renewable energy systems, addressing both fundamental principles and practical applications. This book is divided into two parts: Part I explores the evolution of AI in energy-efficient systems, advanced applications, architectural frameworks, standards, and distributed renewable energy networks. Part II delves into data communication systems, including networking protocols, advanced learning techniques, blockchain applications, big data analytics, green communication solutions, cybersecurity, and privacy challenges. Combining theoretical foundations with practical insights, Artificial Intelligence-based Renewable Energy Systems: Standards, Communication Systems, and Data Networks offers students, researchers, and engineers a holistic perspective on AI communication and data networks for renewable energy systems.

    • The Role of Green and Transition Finance in Achieving Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Energy

      • 1st Edition
      • March 7, 2025
      • Suk Hyun + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The Role of Green and Transition Finance in Achieving Carbon Neutrality and SustainableEnergy offers a thorough yet accessible exploration of a vital, often overlooked aspect of the energy transition. Authored by leading experts, this book is organized into three sections: fundamentals of green and transition finance, their role in achieving carbon neutrality and ESG goals, and the policies that drive the energy transition.Readers will gain insights into financial instruments and mechanisms influencing global financial markets and the energy sector, focusing on ESG factors. This book covers strategies that support sustainable, green, and net-zero innovations and includes diverse tools, case studies, and global perspectives to help readers design policies, model outcomes, and track progress.From foundational theory to complex, country-level case studies, this book is an essential guide for students, policymakers, and researchers in energy and financial markets. Written in clear, policy-oriented language, it suits readers from diverse backgrounds.

    • Handbook of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations

      • 2nd Edition
      • July 25, 2025
      • James G. Speight
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The Handbook of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations: Methods, Technologies, and Environmental Impacts, 2nd Ed. offers a comprehensive overview of offshore energy extraction. This updated and expanded edition highlights the latest scientific advancements, technological innovations, safety protocols, and environmental considerations shaping current offshore practices. Covering foundational topics like geology, resource formation, exploration, drilling, and production, it emphasizes environmentally responsible operations and sustainable development strategies to support the reduction of carbon emissions.Authored by an industry expert, this reference explores the occurrence and formation of oil and gas, offshore geology, exploration techniques, platform types, and production methods, with insights into environmental impact mitigation. The final chapters address critical issues such as corrosion, oil spill response, legal regulations, and future industry trends. Notably, this edition introduces new chapters on oil spills and cleanup methods that bolster health, safety, and environmental (HSE) initiatives while promoting sustainability. Additionally, multiple chapters examine how offshore operations can help reduce carbon emissions, aligning industry practices with global climate goals. Rich with real-world case studies and current technical data, the book provides a thorough understanding of the entire offshore lifecycle.Designed for engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, safety managers, policymakers, and students, The Handbook of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations: 2nd Ed. equips readers with the knowledge to navigate emerging technologies, legal frameworks, and environmental challenges, making it an indispensable reference for industry professionals, students, and researchers alike.

    • New Directions in Nuclear Energy

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Andrew Foss + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      New Directions in Nuclear Energy: Innovation and Opportunities in Fission and Fusion for Global Decarbonization presents up-to-date developments and outlooks for nuclear energy, with a focus on real-world applications. The book combines coverage of both fission and fusion and presents lessons learned from experts across diverse fields, thus allowing readers to pursue research and development opportunities along the most promising routes. Written for nuclear energy researchers, professionals in the energy industry, and students studying nuclear or energy-related topics, this timely reference provides inspiration to those dedicated to the advancement of the nuclear field.

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