Short description This first book to focus on the field introduces all the hot topics from a broad perspective, while analyzing new directions and opportunities and integrating industrial, governmental and academic points of view. A must-have for everyone interested in "greener" energy production.
From the contents PART I: Fuel Cuells
THE DIRECT ETHANOL FUEL CELL: A CHALLENGE TO CONVERT BIOETHANOL CLEANLY INTO ELECTRIC ENERGY Introduction Principles and Different Kinds of Fuel Cells Low-Temperature Fuel Cells (PEMFCs and DAFCs) Solid Alkaline Membrane Fuel Cells (SAMFC) PERFORMANCE OF DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELLS FOR PORTABLE POWER APPLICATIONS Introduction Experimental Results and Discussion SELECTIVE SYNTHESIS OF CARBON NANOFIBERS AS BETTER CATALYST SUPPORTS FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE FUEL CELLS Introduction Preparation and Characterization of CNFs and Fuel Cell Catalysts Results TOWARDS FULL ELECTRIC MOBILITY: ENERGY AND POWER SYSTEMS Introduction The Current Grand Challenges Power-Energy Needed in Vehicles A Great New Opportunity for True Zero Emissions Advanced Systems Integration
PART II: Hydrogen Storage
MATERIALS FOR HYDROGEN STORAGE The Primitive Phase Diagram of Hydrogen Hydrogen Storage Methods Pressurized Hydrogen Liquid Hydrogen Physisorption Metal Hydrides Complex Hydrides Chemical Hydrides (Hydrolysis) New Hydrogen Storage Materials
PART III: Three H2 and Hydrogen Vectors Production
CATALYST DESIGN FOR REFORMING OF OXYGENATES Introduction Catalyst Design Reforming Reactions: Process Principles Key Examples of Oxygenate Reforming Reactions ELECTROCATALYSIS IN WATER ELECTROLYSIS Introduction Thermodynamic Considerations Kinetic Considerations The Hydrogen Evolution Reaction The Oxygen Evolution Reaction Electrocatalysts: State-of-the-Art Water Electrolysis: State-of-the-Art Beyond Oxygen Evolution ENERGY FROM ORGANIC WASTE: INFLUENCE OF THE PROCESS PARAMETERS ON THE PRODUCTION OF METHANE AND HYDROGEN Introduction Experimental Results and Discussion NATURAL GAS AUTOTHERMAL REFORMING: AN EFFECTIVE OPTION FOR A SUSTAINABLE DISTRIBUTED PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN Introduction Autothermal Reforming: From Chemistry to Engineering Thermodynamic Analysis A Case Study Economic Aspects
PART IV: Industrial Catalysis for Sustainable Energy
THE USE OF CATALYSIS IN THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH-QUALITY BIODIESEL Introduction Heterogeneous Transesterification and Esterification Catalysts Selective Hydrogenation in Biodiesel Production PHOTOVOLTAICS - CURRENT TRENDS AND VISION FOR THE FUTURE Introduction Market: Present Situation and Challenges Ahead Crystalline Silicon Technology Thin Films Other Technology-Related Aspects Advanced and Emerging Technologies System Aspects CATALYTIC COMBUSTION FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ENERGY Introduction Lean Catalytic Combustion for Gas Turbines Fuel-Rich Catalytic Combustion Oxy-Fuel Combustion Microcombustors Catalytic Materials CATALYTIC REMOVAL OF NOx UNDER LEAN CONDITIONS FROM STATIONARY AND MOBILE SOURCES Introduction Selective Catalytic Reduction NOx Storage Reduction Open Issues and Future Opportunities
