Sustainable Energy – serie

Supercapacitors can both hold large amounts of energy and charge up almost instantly. They have higher energy densities, higher efficiencies and longer lifetimes so can be used in a wide range of energy harvesting and storage systems including portable power and grid applications. Despite offering key performance advantages, many device components pose significant environmental hazards, often containing fluorine, sulfur and cyanide groups which are harmful when discarded. In recent years, there has been increasing research into more sustainable electrode materials for supercapacitor applications. In this book, readers are introduced to the extensive and ongoing research on the rationalization of low-carbon supercapacitor materials, their structures at varying scales and dimensions, the development of effective and low-cost synthesis techniques, design and architecture of green materials, as well as clarification of their electrochemical performance.It is an ideal book for researchers and industry professionals at the energy–environment nexus, searching for new advancements in supercapacitor science and technologies.

Oxide materials will play a significant role in the development of rechargeable batteries. They have been shown to be effective cathode materials since the 1980s, however, due to their unusual properties their use in anodes and as solid-state electrolytes has recently gathered global scientific interest and is showing potential for both Li and Na batteries in different applications. This title will give a comprehensive overview of the various oxides in use in electrochemical energy storage devices. The aim is to give readers conceptual understanding of oxide materials and their utilization in energy fields for future development. The book will be of interest to postgraduate students and researchers in the fields of energy storage, electric vehicles, chemical engineering and materials design. The book will be interdisciplinary with experts in oxide chemistry, physics and materials participating.

This book provides an overview of carbon neutrality technologies combining energy conversion with environment control, covering one of the hot topics in the field of energy and the environment. It includes in-depth discussions, thus providing a comprehensive reference for the field of energy and the environment.Bringing together internationally recognized experts from multiple disciplines, this book serves as an important reference for the whole community, including chemists, materials scientists, engineers and environmental scientists across academia, industry, and government.

Microbial fuel cells are bio-electrochemical fuel cell systems that generate electric current using bacteria as the catalyst to oxidise organic and inorganic matter. Due to the increasing concern of climate change, they are an interesting alternative renewable energy source that are seeing a lot of focus.The aims and objectives of this book are to bring people’s attention to the existence of MFC technology, to remind them about how it works and what this technology has to offer for the future. These green machines will improve the clean-up of all the too-wet-to-burn organic wastes and will help with quick recycling of elements naturally as well as producing electricity and clean water.The book is targeted at/suitable for academics, postgraduates, late-stage undergraduates and industry workers.

As the world grapples with the dual challenges of waste management and energy sustainability, the waste-to-energy (WTE) approach has emerged as a powerful solution.By repurposing waste materials into high performance supercapacitors, we can reduce waste, promote upcycling, and provide efficient energy storage solutions for a wide range of applications in an environmentally friendly manner.This book delves into the use of processed waste materials as electrode materials for supercapacitor applications, in an intriguing effort towards promotion of environmentally friendly approaches that align with the principles of sustainability and resource utilization. Waste-derived electrodes can offer several advantages, including cost-effectiveness, reduced environmental impact, and the potential for upcycling.Written by experts in the field, this book bridges the gap between waste management and advanced energy storage technology and is an excellent companion for academics and industry workers in the fields of energy storage, materials science and environmental sustainability.

Electrochemical supercapacitors are rapidly emerging as promising energy storage solutions, renowned for their high power density and swift charge–discharge capabilities.This book, “Nanomaterials Engineering for Supercapacitors,” offers a comprehensive technological perspective on how nanomaterials are revolutionizing supercapacitor performance. It highlights the latest advancements in nano-engineering, encouraging the scientific community to bridge gaps across various aspects of the field.Combining state-of-the-art research, practical case studies, and expert insights, this volume provides engineers, researchers, and students with the essential knowledge to design and develop next-generation supercapacitors.

By virtue of not containing carbon, ammonia (NH3) is considered a zero-carbon fuel. This book provides an introduction and technological context for the current role of ammonia as a fertilizer and chemical, as well as ammonia as a zero-carbon fuel and hydrogen carrier.The book emphasises industrial aspects of low-emission ammonia with scientific explanations for low-carbon fossil ammonia production and renewable ammonia production via various electrolysis technologies, as well as storage, handling, and utilization of ammonia for energy applications, while also covering safety, regulations, environmental considerations, business methods, and policy. Thus, this book presents the state-of-the-art of relevant technologies in the energy transition.All in all, ammonia production is set to triple over the coming decades, while the ammonia infrastructure is expected to scale up by an order of magnitude.Low-emission Ammonia Production and Utilization is an invaluable reference source for academics and industry workers, as well as policy makers, investigating all relevant sustainable ammonia production and utilisation technologies.

Artificial photosynthesis is the process of converting solar energy into useful fuels and represents a significant achievement in the production of clean energy for the planet. In the process, energy is generated from water and CO2 reduction using solar-powered photocatalysis. This book provides a comprehensive overview of recently developed, multifunctional materials as visible light-driven catalysts, their mechanisms and applications in solar energy utilisation and conversion. Chapters highlight the use of different approaches such as molecular catalysis, nanomaterials systems, as well as thin-films for solar-driven evolution of renewable fuels, such as hydrogen. This is the first book to give an overview of this area, with chapters specifically interesting for those looking towards industrial applications. With in-depth discussions ranging from understanding, to engineering of materials and applied devices, it will be suitable for industry professionals, researchers and students interested in understanding of the current state of photocatalysis research and its possible applications in the energy domain.