Energy category: 1670 books
High-Efficiency Solar Cells
Physics, Materials, and Devices
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2013
As part of the effort to increase the contribution of solar cells (photovoltaics) to our energy mix, this book addresses three main areas: making existing technology cheaper, promoting advanced technologies based on new architectural designs, and developing new materials to serve as light absorbers....
by Tony Smyth
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2017
This book details the story of two earthquakes, one that has already happened and one that is imminent, and their consequences, not only for Japan but also for the rest of the world. It is structured in a way that ‘chunks up’ in sections, from local/national events through to global consequences.
The...
Integrated Waste Management in India
Status and Future Prospects for Environmental Sustainability
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2016
This book provides insights into the current status of waste management in India and research approaches to minimize waste and convert useful waste into energy alternatives towards achieving environmental sustainability. It also discusses the implications of waste on human health and approaches to...
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Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2013
This unique book provides the first comprehensive overview of wood based bioenergy in the northern hardwood forests of the Eastern United States. This includes a holistic look at the topic of wood based bioenergy, as well as focused analyses of key topics. This book is relevant to engineers, project...
Design of a Sharing Platform for Objects in Gothenburg
Challenge Lab. Sustainable Mobility and Transport Solutions
Language: English
Release Date: May 18, 2015
Master's Thesis from the year 2014 in the subject Energy Sciences, grade: 1, Chalmers University of Technology Foundation Göteborg (Sustainable Energy Systems), language: English, abstract: This thesis consists of two parts. Part I describes the Challenge Lab method, which is a method developed at...
Biofuels: Greenhouse Gas Mitigation and Global Warming
Next Generation Biofuels and Role of Biotechnology
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2018
This timely book is a compilation of edited articles by distinguished international scientists discussing global warming, its causes as well as present and future solutions. Social and economic growth at global level is measured in terms of GDP, which requires energy inputs generally based on fossil...
Nuclear Non-Proliferation in International Law - Volume IV
Human Perspectives on the Development and Use of Nuclear Energy
Language: English
Release Date: December 19, 2018
This fourth volume in the book series on Nuclear Non-Proliferation in International Law focuses on human perspectives regarding the development and use of nuclear energy; the need for regional solutions; and recent activities towards prohibiting and abolishing nuclear weapons.
Jonathan L. Black-Branch...
by Sharon Tanzer; Steven Dolley; Paul Leventhal
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2002
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2002
In the wake of Californias energy crisis, policymakers rush to satisfy growing demand requirements may run the risk of naively ignoring the larger issues and dangers associated with increased reliance on nuclear power. A connection between national nuclear power programs and nuclear proliferation can...
by Zhijie Liao
Language: English
Release Date: June 27, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: June 27, 2017
This book introduces readers to the rich and varied thermal springs of the Tibetan Plateau, which is steadily rising due to the collision of two continental plates. Readers will discover a wealth of information on boiling springs and hot springs, including their location and elevation, temperature,...
European Electricity Systems in Transition
A comparative analysis of policy and regulation in Western Europe
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 1997
The electricity generation and supply industry is undergoing rapid changes in the 1990s. As demands for economic power continue to increase, governments throughout Europe are contemplating a reformation of electricity policy for the 21st century. This book discusses the current state of the European...
Heterogeneous Photocatalysis
From Fundamentals to Green Applications
Language: English
Release Date: December 24, 2015
The book explains the principles and fundamentals of photocatalysis and highlights the current developments and future potential of the green-chemistry-oriented applications of various inorganic, organic, and hybrid photocatalysts. The book consists of eleven chapters, including the principles and...
by Erik Kjeang
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2014
Microfluidic fuel cells and batteries represent a special type of electrochemical power generators that can be miniaturized and integrated in a microfluidic chip. Summarizing the initial ten years of research and development in this emerging field, this SpringerBrief is the first book dedicated to...
Electrocatalysis in Fuel Cells
A Non- and Low- Platinum Approach
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2013
Fuel cells are one of the most promising clean energy conversion devices that can solve the environmental and energy problems in our society. However, the high platinum loading of fuel cells - and thus their high cost - prevents their commercialization. Non- or low- platinum electrocatalysts are...
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Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2017
This book addresses key topics in the current deliberations and debates on low carbon cities that are underway globally. Contributions by experts from around the world focus on the key factors required for creating low carbon cities. These include appropriate infrastructure, ensuring co-benefits of...