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34 produkter
Photocatalysis
Fundamentals and Perspectives
Av Jenny Schneider, Detlef Bahnemann m. fl.
Inbunden, 2016
3260 kr
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Combining the basic concepts of photocatalysis with the synthesis of new catalysts, reactor and reaction engineering, this book provides a comprehensive resource on the topic. The book introduces the fundamental aspects of photocatalysis including the role of surface chemistry and understanding the …
Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide
Overcoming the Limitations of Photosynthesis
Inbunden, 2018
2716 kr
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One of the crucial challenges in the energy sector is the efficient capture and utilisation of CO2 generated from fossil fuels. Carbon capture and storage technologies can provide viable alternatives for energy intensive processes, although implementation of large-scale demonstrators remains …
Unconventional Thin Film Photovoltaics
Av Enrico Da Como, Filippo De Angelis m. fl.
Inbunden, 2016
3012 kr
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Covering both organic materials, where recent advances in the understanding of device physics is driving progress, and the newly emerging field of mixed halide perovskites, which are challenging the efficiencies of conventional thin film PV cells, this book provides a balanced overview of the …
Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
Av Iris Nandhakumar, Neil M White m. fl.
Inbunden, 2016
2835 kr
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Thermal energy harvesting is predicted to become a global, billion-pound market by 2020. This book provides a current perspective of recent developments and trends within thermoelectric materials and devices for power energy harvesting applications. The book highlights the potential of …
Lignin Valorization
Emerging Approaches
Inbunden, 2018
3260 kr
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Lignin, an aromatic biopolymer found in plant cell walls, is a key component of lignocellulosic biomass and generally utilized for heat and power. However, lignin’s chemical composition makes it an attractive source for biological and catalytic conversion to fuels and chemicals. Bringing together …
Integrated Solar Fuel Generators
Av Ian D Sharp, Harry A Atwater m. fl.
Inbunden, 2018
3190 kr
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With the rapid worldwide increase of interest and excitement about the promise of artificial photosynthesis for renewable fuels, the research community is beginning to focus on the challenges of integrating the various components into complete, unassisted solar fuel generators.Integrated Solar Fuel …
Photocatalysis
Applications
Av Dionysios D Dionysiou, Gianluca Li Puma m. fl.
Inbunden, 2016
3215 kr
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From environmental remediation to alternative fuels, this book explores the numerous important applications of photocatalysis. The book covers topics such as the photocatalytic processes in the treatment of water and air; the fundamentals of solar photocatalysis; the challenges involved in …
Photocatalysis
Complete Set
Av Jenny Schneider, Detlef Bahnemann m. fl.
2016
6430 kr
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Combining the basic concepts of photocatalysis with the synthesis of new catalysts, reactor and reaction engineering, and exploring the numerous important applications of photocatalysis, these books provide a comprehensive resource on the topic. Photocatalysis: Fundamentals and Perspectives …
Advances in Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting
Theory, Experiment and Systems Analysis
Av S David Tilley, Stephan Lany m. fl.
Inbunden, 2018
2833 kr
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Tremendous research is taking place to make photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting technology a reality. Development of high performance PEC systems requires an understanding of the theory to design novel materials with attractive band gaps and stability. Focusing on theory and systems …
Carbon Capture and Storage
Inbunden, 2019
3260 kr
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Carbon capture and storage (CCS) and "negative emissions" technologies will play an essential role in mitigating the impact of global warming and meeting the temperature targets set by the IPCC and by COP21. Identifying the role and value of CCS relative to other mitigation technologies is of vital …
Electrochemical Methods for Hydrogen Production
Av Keith Scott
Inbunden, 2019
3260 kr
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The hydrogen economy is receiving increased attention due to concerns around the consequences of fossil fuel use, and hydrogen has great potential as a way to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources. Increased hydrogen supplies using cleaner methods are seen as essential for potential …
Magnesium Batteries
Research and Applications
Inbunden, 2019
2835 kr
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The quest for efficient and durable battery technologies is one of the key challenges for enabling the transition to renewable energy economies. Magnesium batteries, and in particular rechargeable non-aqueous systems, are an area of extensive opportunity and intense research. Rechargeable magnesium …
Organic Thermoelectric Materials
Av Zhiqun Lin, Ming He
Inbunden, 2019
3078 kr
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Thermoelectric materials have received a great deal of attention in energy-harvesting and cooling applications, primarily due to their intrinsic low cost, energy efficient and eco-friendly nature. The past decade has witnessed heretofore-unseen advances in organic-based thermoelectric materials and …
Carbon Dioxide Electrochemistry
Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis
Av Marc Robert, Cyrille Costentin m. fl.
Inbunden, 2020
3260 kr
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Conversion of light and electricity to chemicals is an important component of a sustainable energy system. The exponential growth in renewable energy generation implies that there will be strong market pull for chemical energy storage technology in the near future, and here carbon dioxide …
Thermal Energy Storage
Materials, Devices, Systems and Applications
Av Yulong Ding
Inbunden, 2021
3260 kr
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Thermal energy storage refers to a collection of technologies that store energy in the forms of heat, cold or their combination, which currently accounts for more than half of global non-pumped hydro installations. The potential market for thermal energy storage on future low-carbon energy systems …
Heterogeneous Catalysis for Energy Applications
Av Tomas R Reina, Jose A Odriozola
Inbunden, 2020
3260 kr
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Heterogeneous catalysis plays a central role in the global energy paradigm, with practically all energy-related process relying on a catalyst at a certain point. The application of heterogeneous catalysts will be of paramount importance to achieve the transition towards low carbon and sustainable …
Greenhouse Gas Removal Technologies
Inbunden, 2022
3296 kr
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Greenhouse gas removal (GGR) technologies can remove greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Most of the current GGR technologies focus on carbon dioxide removal, these include afforestation and reforestation, bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, direct air capture, …
Chemical Technologies in the Energy Transition
Av Robin J White, Marta Costa Figueiredo
Inbunden, 2024
2806 kr
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The ongoing energy transition will require a number of emerging technological concepts (e.g. Power-to-X and Hydrogen Economy, etc.) which will ultimately combine renewable energy, novel chemical production/conversion processes and innovative, integrated devices/systems to produce sustainable …
Capacitive Deionization
Av Xingtao Xu, Likun Pan
Inbunden, 2023
3296 kr
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The exploration of new-family desalination techniques has become increasingly important in recent decades. Capacitive deionization (CDI) has attracted multidisciplinary interest as a promising alternative to the conventional desalination techniques of reverse osmosis and electro-osmosis, due to …
Chemical and Biochemical Catalysis for Next Generation Biofuels
Inbunden, 2011
1932 kr
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The development of renewable and sustainable lignocellulosic biofuels is currently receiving worldwide attention and investment. Despite decades of research, there remain significant challenges to be overcome before these biofuels can be produced in large volumes at competitive prices. One obstacle …
Energy Crops
Av Nigel G Halford, Angela Karp
Inbunden, 2010
2581 kr
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The last few years have seen the concept of bioenergy and biofuels come of age. Rising oil prices have lead to more food crops being grown for energy as well as food. This has created controversy by adding to the upward pressure on crop commodity prices that was already being created by the …
Innovations in Fuel Cell Technologies
Av Robert Steinberger-Wilckens, Werner Lehnert
Inbunden, 2010
2251 kr
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This book reviews the state-of-the-art in fuel cells (low and high temperature) across all the types applied in the field today and assesses current trends in development. The main technology problems are discussed and current gaps to market success identified. The innovations covered in the book …
Molecular Solar Fuels
Av Thomas J Wydrzynski, Warwick Hillier
Inbunden, 2011
2586 kr
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World demand for energy is rapidly increasing and finding sufficient supplies of clean energy for the future is one of the major scientific challenges of today. This book presents the latest knowledge and chemical prospects in developing hydrogen as a solar fuel. Using oxygenic photosynthesis and …
Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass to Liquid Fuels and Chemicals
Av Mark Crocker
Inbunden, 2010
2526 kr
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There is increasing recognition that low-cost, high capacity processes for the conversion of biomass into fuels and chemicals are essential for expanding the utilization of carbon neutral processes, reducing dependency on fossil fuel resources, and increasing rural income. While much attention has …
X-Ray Free Electron Lasers
Applications in Materials, Chemistry and Biology
Av Uwe Bergmann, Vittal Yachandra m. fl.
Inbunden, 2017
3260 kr
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The ultra-bright femtosecond X-ray pulses provided by X-ray free electron lasers (XFELs) open up opportunities to study the structure and dynamics of a wide variety of systems beyond what is possible with synchrotron sources. This book introduces the principles and properties of currently operating …
Materials Challenges
Inorganic Photovoltaic Solar Energy
Inbunden, 2014
3187 kr
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This authoritative reference covers the various aspects of materials science that will impact on the next generation of photovoltaic (PV) module technology. The emphasis on materials brings a fresh perspective to the literature and highlights crucial issues. Special attention is given to thin film …
Biological Conversion of Biomass for Fuels and Chemicals
Explorations from Natural Utilization Systems
Av Jianzhong Sun, Shi-You Ding m. fl.
Inbunden, 2013
2419 kr
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This book is divided into two parts. The first covers biomass modification to facilitate the industrial degradation processing and other characteristics of feedstocks. These include reduction in the general recalcitrance of the plant cell wall and downstream processing costs. The second focuses on …
Advanced Concepts in Photovoltaics
Av Arthur J. Nozik, Gavin Conibeer m. fl.
Inbunden, 2014
3119 kr
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Photovoltaic systems enable the sun’s energy to be converted directly into electricity using semiconductor solar cells. The ultimate goal of photovoltaic research and development is to reduce the cost of solar power to reach or even become lower than the cost of electricity generated from fossil …
Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting
Materials, Processes and Architectures
Av Hans-Joachim Lewerenz, Laurie Peter
Inbunden, 2013
2117 kr
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There has been a resurgence of interest in light-induced water splitting as the search for storable carbon neutral energy becomes more urgent. Although the history of the basic idea dates back more than four decades, efficient, economical and stable integrated devices have yet to be realized. In …
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
From Materials to System Modeling
Av Meng Ni, Tim S. Zhao
Inbunden, 2013
2915 kr
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Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are promising electrochemical power generation devices that can convert chemical energy of a fuel into electricity in an efficient, environmental-friendly, and quiet manner. Due to their high operating temperature, SOFCs feature fuel flexibility as internal reforming …
