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Libros en Energía y Potencia

  • Biohydrogen

    Advances in Theory and Production
    • 1 Edición
    • Danping Jiang + 2 más
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    Biohydrogen: Advances in Theory and Production is a comprehensive guide to the theory and methodology of biohydrogen production, highlighting its potential to contribute to a sustainable and eco-friendly society. The book explores the environmental advantages of biohydrogen over other energy sources and its role in reducing CO2 emissions, making it a crucial component in the transition to renewable energy. It systematically introduces the production processes, including biophotolysis, microbial electrolysis cells, photo-fermentation, dark fermentation, and combined dark-photo fermentation.Each chapter discusses a different method for biohydrogen production, covering the theory and methodology, substrate types, reactor structures, operational parameters, and net zero effects. The book also includes case studies of actual biohydrogen production projects, providing practical insights and real-world applications for each production method. Additionally, it provides an economic analysis and sustainability of biohydrogen production, comparing different methods via life cycle assessment and discussing the environmental and socio-economic risks.

  • Handbook of Power-to-X Systems

    Processes, Technologies, and Simulation Models
    • 1 Edición
    • Francesco Liberato Cappiello + 3 más
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    Handbook of Power-to-X Systems: Processes, Technologies, and Simulation Models is a comprehensive guidebook on Power-to-X technologies, leading the energy engineer from fundamental principles of these electrochemical techniques to complex practical applications for conversion and management in energy systems. This book begins with an overview of the Power-to-X background, clarifying fundamental questions of components, frameworks, uses in sustainable energy, and the history of the technology. This is followed by in-depth analysis of the essential techniques electrolysis and carbon capture, including methods of modelling and practicalities for implementation.Addit... chapters break down the role of various power-to-X processes, with Power-to-Gas, Power-to-Liquids, Power-to-Chemicals, Power-to-Heat, and Power-to-Power assessed, along with pragmatic guidance on regulatory and policy frameworks and assessments of environmental and social impacts. Finally, the book covers innovations and future technologies and provides a wealth of resources for the energy engineer to build understanding.

  • Decarbonizing through Sustainable Hydrogen and its Derivatives

    • 1 Edición
    • Asmae Berrada + 1 más
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    Decarbonizing through Sustainable Hydrogen and its Derivatives offers a technical analysis of renewable hydrogen production, utilization, and storage. The book explores the potential of green hydrogen to decarbonize high-emissions industries through successful case studies. Sections cover hydrogen derivatives such as green ammonia and green methanol, showcasing their applications in various industries, including agriculture and transportation. The book begins with an in-depth assessment of hydrogen storage for short, medium, and long-term needs. It then explores strategies for decarbonizing the transport and steel industries throughout their lifecycles, focusing on utilizing hydrogen derivatives and emphasizing sustainability.Along... environmental sustainability, the book evaluates the profitability of using hydrogen in these industries through detailed economic analysis. This comprehensive analysis is supported by real-world case studies and examples of pilot projects that showcase the implementation of hydrogen technologies across different sectors. These practical examples provide readers with valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with using hydrogen and its derivatives for decarbonization.

  • State-of-the-Art Geothermal Well Drilling Case Studies

    • 1 Edición
    • Dan E Scott + 1 más
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    State-of-the-Art Geothermal Well Drilling Case Studies provides updated information on technological advances and research on the state-of-the-art performance of recent geothermal wells drilled for energy in the global push to reduce greenhouse gases. The book provides advances in a rapidly growing market that has adopted and adapted oilfield technologies to rapid scale development and production as demonstrated through global examples in a case-study format. Different geologic formations and well trajectories require different drilling tools and drilling parameters to yield optimum results.Showcasing current examples of successful global geothermal well-drilling applications, this text provides readers, researchers, and industry professionals with the keys needed to rapidly scale geothermal drilling operations, a clean and abundant source of energy that supports sustainability and reduction of carbon emissions.

  • Metal-ion Capacitors

    Fundamentals, Materials, Characterization, and Developments
    • 1 Edición
    • Debasish Sarkar
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    Metal-ion capacitors based on monovalent and multivalent ions show great potential to replace existing battery materials in fields where both high energy and high power densities are simultaneously required. Metal-ion Capacitors: Fundamentals, Materials, Characterization, and Developments provides a comprehensive understanding of this cutting-edge energy storage technology, exploring the underlying principles, materials, and design considerations. The book offers practical guidance, including fabrication techniques, design strategies, and characterization methods, enabling readers to implement technological advancements effectively. It explores diverse applications of metal-ion capacitors across industries such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics, fostering the development of more sustainable and efficient energy solutions. The book will empower researchers, engineers, and students alike with the expertise needed to develop and optimize metal-ion capacitor technology for various applications.

  • Modelling, Estimation and AI Applications for Lithium-Ion Battery Management Systems

    • 1 Edición
    • Shunli Wang + 5 más
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    Modelling, Estimation and AI Applications for Lithium-Ion Battery Management Systems is a comprehensive guide to the latest advancements in integrating artificial intelligence with lithium-ion battery technology. The book offers an in-depth exploration of fundamental principles, advanced modeling techniques, and state estimation strategies that are vital for enhancing battery performance, safety, and longevity. The book presents systematic coverage of battery operation, performance testing methods, and application scenarios, providing a solid foundation for understanding current challenges and innovations. Sections delve into core AI algorithms, including machine learning, deep learning, and hybrid approaches, illustrating how they revolutionize battery modeling and health monitoring.Key topics include hybrid modeling methods that combine equivalent circuit models, electrochemical theories, and AI techniques; precise estimation of State of Charge (SOC), State of Health (SOH), and State of Power (SOP); and strategies for joint state estimation to facilitate comprehensive battery management. Practical insights are reinforced with detailed discussions on experimental platform design, validation procedures, and data visualization techniques, bridging theory and real-world engineering.

  • Solar Energy Solutions for Sustainable Urban and Built Environment

    • 1 Edición
    • Xingxing Zhang + 1 más
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    Solar Energy Solutions for Sustainable Urban and Built Environment provides a single comprehensive source of the latest solar energy systems, both solar thermal and electrical, in the built and urban environment. The book is structured in three interconnected sections, with the first focusing on small-scale solar energy systems and technologies and presenting recent research in building-integrated photovoltaics and solar thermal systems, radio interference from PV systems, and sustainability of PV systems. Within the built environment and throughout the book, the goal is to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings through energy efficiency and the use of more solar energy resources.The second part of the book examines large-scale energy systems with solar resources, exploring the development of flexible energy systems to integrate more solar resources in cities, while improving our planning and design of energy infrastructure to handle the increasing demand for both electricity and heating. Finally, the third section highlights various innovative topics related to solar assisted energy-efficient buildings. This is a valuable resource for all those with an interest in solar energy, energy systems, built environment, and urban planning, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, scientists, industry professionals, consultants, and policy makers.

  • The Circular Economy and their Management

    Recycling, Reuse, and Waste-to-Energy Innovations
    • 1 Edición
    • Vikas Khare + 2 más
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    The Circular Economy and their Management: Recycling, Reuse, and Waste-to-Energy Innovations examines how circular economy principles can revolutionize the clean energy sector. The book provides a comprehensive roadmap for integrating sustainable practices into energy systems, focusing on innovative strategies for recycling, reusing materials, and converting waste into energy. Through detailed case studies, cutting-edge research, and practical insights, it addresses the urgent need to transition from a linear "take-make-dispose" model to a circular approach that minimizes waste, maximizes resource efficiency, and supports the global energy transition.From advanced recycling technologies to waste-to-energy innovations and policy frameworks, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to drive sustainable change in industries, governments, and communities. It is an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and students seeking to understand and implement circular economy solutions in the clean energy landscape, and in sustainable and efficient waste management.

  • Embedded Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things for Photovoltaic Systems

    From Monitoring to Maintenance and Security
    • 1 Edición
    • Adel Mellit
    • Inglés
    Embedded Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things for Photovoltaic Systems: From Monitoring to Maintenance and Security is a new handbook that explores the concepts of embedded AI (EAI), Internet of Things (IoT), and related techniques, and their role in addressing key problems in PV whilst enabling the transition from laboratory-scale developments to real-world applications. The book offers thorough, detailed coverage of methods and modern, end-to-end solutions to applying EAI techniques in PV systems, including in supervision, fault detection and diagnosis, smart monitoring systems, and predictive maintenance and security, guiding readers from AI model development to deployment. The first four chapters introduce and define key concepts, including photovoltaics, embedded artificial intelligence, edge devices and platforms, and Internet of Things, before an in-depth chapter describes databases and datasets, an essential component in the development of AI and EAI. The final five chapters focus on applications, by outlining key problems and giving case studies that address real-world issues in PV plants. This is a valuable resource to all those with an interest in photovoltaics and AI, particularly those who are looking to effectively apply embedded AI techniques in PV systems, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, project managers, technicians, R&D, and other industry professionals.

  • Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy Engineering

    • 1 Edición
    • Frede Blaabjerg
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    The Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy Engineering, Three Volume Set, is a fully referenced, thematically organized, multi-authored work, covering every aspect of the field, from established topics to emerging developments and future predictions/challeng... It is designed for postgraduate researchers and lecturers working at the interfaces of renewable energy, engineering and other fields such as materials science and sustainability.A fully integrated compilation of expertly-written articles looking at energy engineering with a focus on clean and renewable energy, the work gives a detailed overview of the whole interdisciplinary field. It tackles everything from questions of Economy and Sustainability, Engineering for Climate Change and Minimizing CO2 Emissions, to distinctions between Renewable Energies and Sustainable Energy, Materials, Technologies, and Environmental Impacts.Allowing readers to confidently attain knowledge quickly and navigate their way through the wide body of literature in this complex field, this Encyclopedia is a unique and invaluable resource for students and researchers in Energy studies whether they come from a mechanical, civil, electrical or chemical engineering background.

  • Optimizing Markets for Energy Stability

    • 1 Edición
    • Muhammad Shahbaz + 2 más
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    Optimizing Markets for Energy Stability collates the latest cutting-edge econometric technologies for energy markets built to support global energy transition. This book takes an integrated, international approach, dedicating chapters to flexible frameworks for both policy and market design across a range of countries. Utilization of the accelerating technological developments across renewable energy sources, distributed resource penetration, energy storage, and peer-to-peer platforms is broken down clearly. Market strategies for supporting global energy stability are provided and placed in context, from demand response and risk mitigation to techno-economic modelling and optimization. Featuring a range of contributors with a truly global geographical perspective, Optimizing Markets for Energy Stability is an indispensable modern reference for any academic, student, or researcher investigating the energy markets of the future.

  • Sustainable Bioenergy Production from Agricultural Biomass and Waste

    • 1 Edición
    • Wojciech Czekała
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    Sustainable Bioenergy Production from Agricultural Biomass and Waste, the latest release in the Woodhead Bioenergy series, provides a comprehensive overview of the conversion of agricultural biomass and waste to bioenergy, covering characteristics, properties, and energy use by source, and offering in-depth information on a range of biological treatment processes to produce biogas and biomethane, bioethanol, and biodiesel, as well as thermal treatment processes. Additionally, the book discusses the environmental, social, and economic aspects of converting agricultural biomass and waste to energy, along with the role and combination of biological and thermal aspects in the context of sustainable development.This book will be of interest to scientists, researchers, engineers, industrial practitioners, and graduate and postgraduate students working on, or looking to understand, how to utilize and add value to agricultural biomass and waste.

  • Carbon Dioxide Valorization

    Exploring the Membrane Technology Role
    • 1 Edición
    • Angelo Basile + 1 más
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    Carbon Dioxide Valorization: Exploring the Membrane Technology Role is a comprehensive guide that addresses the pressing issues of climate change, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation. The book explores CO2 valorization technologies as a means to mitigate climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote sustainable industrial practices. The book delves into the integration of CO2 valorization technologies into industrial processes, the role of these technologies in the global energy transition, and their potential to offer alternatives to traditional resource-intensive processes. It provides insights into ongoing research, technological advancements, and innovative solutions that address challenges in the field. The book also educates the public about the importance of CO2 valorization and advocates for supportive policy measures and industry collaboration. The contents include detailed exploration of various advanced technologies such as membrane technology used in carbon dioxide valorization to value-added material, economic perspectives, and environmental sustainability in carbon dioxide valorization. Carbon Dioxide Valorization: Exploring the Membrane Technology Role is a key reference for R&D managers in industry, academic researchers, postgraduate students, and professors.

  • Solar Stills for Sustainable Water Purification

    Innovations, Policies, and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Zafar Said + 1 más
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    Solar Stills for Sustainable Water Purification: Innovations, Policies, and Applications explores recent developments in solar distillation technology, highlighting the use of solar energy in the efficient production of clean water, combining renewable energy and water purifying methods to address water scarcity and related challenges in a sustainable way. The book begins by introducing the basic principles and connections between solar stills, solar energy, and water purification. Subsequent chapters offer in-depth coverage and analysis of design, mechanics, and maintenance, strategies for enhanced productivity, heat storage, thermal modeling and analysis, economic viability, machine learning for optimization, environmental impact, policy, legal, and regulatory aspects, social and community impact, and innovative applications and materials. Finally, emerging technologies, potential future enhancements, and research gaps are discussed. Within several chapters, case studies are used to practically illustrate applications and impacts of solar still technology, providing real-world context for the theoretical and technical content. This is a useful resource for all those with an interest in solar still technology, solar energy applications, water resource management, green technology, and environmental engineering, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, industry practitioners, and policy makers.

  • Strategic and Technological Pathways for a Decarbonized Economy

    From Industry 4.0 to 5.0
    • 1 Edición
    • Fatima Zahra Benbrahim + 3 más
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    Strategic and Technological Pathways for a Decarbonized Economy offers readers, including researchers, energy professionals, investors, policymakers and corporate leaders, credible, forward-looking information to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. For researchers, there is a wealth of data and frameworks to advance innovation. Provides energy stakeholders with expert insights into technology deployment and regulation. Risk-return profiles, market trends, and ESG metrics will be of particular interest to investors and innovators. For policymakers, the book includes modeling and impact assessments to guide climate policy. Presents corporate leaders with strategic roadmaps, emissions benchmarks and tools to align sustainability with business goals. By offering a framework for understanding the evolution of industrial practices, the book enables readers to prepare for future challenges while equipping them with the tools needed to succeed in a decarbonized economy.

  • Surface Systems for Geothermal Energy Plants

    • 1 Edición
    • Klaus Brun + 2 más
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    Strategic and Technological Pathways for a Decarbonized Economy offers readers, including researchers, energy professionals, investors, policymakers and corporate leaders, credible, forward-looking information to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. For researchers, there is a wealth of data and frameworks to advance innovation. The book provides energy stakeholders with expert insights into technology deployment and regulation, exploring risk-return profiles, market trends, and ESG metrics. For policymakers, the book includes modeling and impact assessments to guide climate policy, also presenting corporate leaders with strategic roadmaps, emissions benchmarks, and tools to align sustainability with business goals.By offering a framework for understanding the evolution of industrial practices, the book enables readers to prepare for future challenges while equipping them with the tools needed to succeed in a decarbonized economy.

  • Renewable-to-Vehicle Smart Charging

    Planning, Modeling, and Load Forecasting for Grid Integration
    • 1 Edición
    • Saleh Aghajan-Eshkevari + 4 más
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    Renewable-to-Vehicle Smart Charging: Planning, Modeling, and Load Forecasting for Grid Integration offering a multidisciplinary approach to integrating electric vehicle charging needs into renewable-powered grids.This book begins with an overview of fundamental technical challenges, tariff mechanisms, and successful implementation examples for renewable-to-vehicle smart charging. Subsequent chapters detail cutting-edge machine learning and Internet-of-Things techniques for load-forecasting and charging resilience, before guiding readers through planning considerations including energy trading methods, fuel-cell vehicles, charging points size and location, and uncertainty modeling.Combining a step-by-step grounding in key challenges and opportunities with practical case studies in the latest ML and AI technologies, Renewable-to-Vehicle Smart Charging: Planning, Modeling, and Load Forecasting for Grid Integration will support students, researchers, and engineers in integrating electric vehicle charging to the renewable-based grids of the future.

  • Innovative Approaches to Renewable Energy Systems with Hydrogen

    • 1 Edición
    • Tolga Taner
    • Inglés
    “Innovative Approaches to Renewable Energy Systems with Hydrogen” comprehensively pairs fundamentals, advancements and practical applications together to focus on innovative solutions for renewable energy systems and specifically, hydrogen and fuel-cell applications. The book encompasses fundamental principles of renewable energy systems as well as advanced technologies in hydrogen production, energy management, and the integration of green energy solutions. With a detailed exploration of case studies on successful implementations, policy impacts, economic aspects, and sustainability practices, this book serves as a valuable resource for industry professionals and researchers seeking to enhance their understanding of environmentally friendly energy systems. “Innovative Approaches to Renewable Energy Systems with Hydrogen” is tailored for professionals and researchers in the energy sector, academia, and government organizations. By providing a unique perspective on energy efficiency, sustainability, and green energy technologies, this book aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice, offering solutions that support the adoption of environmentally friendly energy systems. With a focus on integration and optimization of renewable energy systems, technical and economic analyses, and advancements in hydrogen energy technologies, this book is a key resource for individuals seeking to contribute to the evolution of sustainable energy practices.

  • Bioenergy from Agricultural Residues

    • 1 Edición
    • R. Praveen Kumar + 1 más
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    Bioenergy from Agricultural Residues provides an in-depth understanding of the latest advancements in the bioenergy field, along with the challenges and opportunities for its future research. The book delivers solutions to specific problems through case studies and examples of successful bioenergy projects from different parts of the world, which can serve to inform and inspire policymakers, researchers, industry professionals, and students interested in advancing sustainable energy production. This timely text analyzes economic and environmental implications of bioenergy production from agricultural residues and provides insights into the development of sustainable bioenergy systems.It serves as a quality resource for anyone interested in sustainable energy and the utilization of agricultural residues for bioenergy production, including economic and environmental aspects, which is aligned with Elsevier’s Energy with Purpose commitment to support meeting the world's energy needs while protecting the planet for future generations.

  • Tidal Energy Systems

    Design, Optimization and Control
    • 2 Edición
    • Vikas Khare + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Tidal Energy Systems: Design, Optimization, and Control, Second Edition reflects the rapid transformation in the energy sector being driven by technological innovations, environmental challenges, and market dynamics. The book covers artificial intelligence applications for design and optimization, advanced data analysis techniques, and integration with smart grids while also addressing sustainability and efficiency. By focusing on interdisciplinary aspects, the book serves as a crucial resource for understanding the complexities of designing, optimizing, and controlling tidal energy infrastructures. It explores a variety of critical areas, including fundamentals, prefeasibility analysis, optimum sizing and modeling, control systems, and reliability assessments of tidal power plants.It also emphasizes the role of artificial intelligence and data analysis in enhancing the performance and maintenance of tidal energy systems. Other significant topics include decision science and operational management, providing readers with a holistic view of the tidal energy sector and the tools necessary for effective implementation and management of tidal energy projects.

  • The Pathway to Carbon Neutrality for Major Oil and Gas Companies

    • 1 Edición
    • Dou Lirong
    • Inglés
    The Pathway to Carbon Neutrality for Major Oil and Gas Companies discusses the history, motivations, carbon neutrality targets, roadmaps, and main measures and effectiveness of international oil companies in low-carbon development. In addition, the book provides a detailed introduction to the operational status of typical CCS/CCUS, wind power, solar power, and hydrogen projects in which international oil companies are currently involved. Sections provide forward-looking updates on the external situation of global climate governance and the development trends of international oil companies' carbon neutrality.It selects seven leading international oil companies in the petroleum industry and reviews the history of each company's response to climate change, analyzing current targets, policies, and the possible future trends. With carbon neutrality a new issue for oil companies, this book provides practical experience and research in this very limited area.

  • Sustainable Biogas Production

    Transforming Waste into Energy and Fertilizers
    • 1 Edición
    • Katarzyna Chojnacka + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Sustainable Biogas Production: Transforming Waste into Energy and Fertilizers is a comprehensive guide to managing digestate from biogas plants, with a focus on renewable energy and sustainable agriculture. Grounded in the principles of circular economy, the book explains technological foundations and treatment technologies, all supported by sustainability assessments and global case studies. It begins with an introduction to biogas technology, providing an overview of biogas production, its historical context, evolution, and its role in sustainable waste management. It then delves into the principles of biogas production, explaining the types of organic waste suitable for biogas production, the anaerobic digestion process, and more. Other sections discuss the efficacy and application of biogas fertilizers, present global case studies on biogas projects, and provide an overview of the sustainability and economic viability of biogas production. The book concludes with a discussion on the policy and regulatory framework for biogas production, including future outlooks on policy trends and their implications for the biogas industry.

  • Process Systems Engineering Tools for Industrial Decarbonization

    • 1 Edición
    • Dominic Foo + 2 más
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    Process Systems Engineering Tools for Industrial Decarbonization explores the latest mathematical methods driving large-scale adoption of technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions in industrial systems. By examining systematic strategies for planning, decision-making, and designing low-carbon industrial processes, the book offers readers—both experts and newcomers—a comprehensive understanding of how recent advances in process engineering can support a sustainable future. Special emphasis is placed on the integration and optimization of cutting-edge technologies such as Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), Negative Emission Technologies (NETs), and other innovative decarbonization solutions as they mature and become viable at scale.Beyond technical frameworks, the book addresses the urgent need to manage rising atmospheric CO₂ levels, which now average 420 ppm—well above safe thresholds. It highlights the importance of using decision-making tools to efficiently deploy and systematize available technologies, ensuring the industrial sector contributes effectively to climate mitigation.

  • F.A.C.T.S. Flexibility, Affordability, Conservation, Transition, Sustainability

    Our Path to the Future of Energy and the Environment
    • 1 Edición
    • Reza Fassihi + 1 más
    • Inglés
    F.A.C.T.S. Flexibility, Affordability, Conservation, Transition, Sustainability: Our Path to the Future of Energy and the Environment addresses the urgent global need for scientifically grounded resources on energy transition and sustainability. The book begins with an overview of the energy landscape and its challenges, with subsequent sections providing deep analyses of non-renewable sources such as fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and renewable sources, including solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, and ocean energy. Emerging technologies, clean air and water solutions, energy efficiency, financial enablers, and public empowerment are also explored. Supplementary materials include glossaries, technical notes, fact sheets, and case studies.With climate change, carbon emissions, and geopolitical pressures shaping energy policy, this reference provides a balanced, evidence-based framework for understanding the complexities of renewable integration, fossil fuel reduction, and carbon capture technologies. The book responds to the demand for accessible yet rigorous content that empowers policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and educators to make informed decisions in the face of polarized narratives and technological uncertainty.

  • Sustainable Hybrid Cooling and Dehumidification Strategies for Controlled Environments

    • 1 Edición
    • Uzair Sajjad + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Sustainable Hybrid Cooling and Dehumidification Strategies for Controlled Environments addresses the critical need for energy-efficient climate control solutions in storage, industry, and agriculture amid climate change and rising energy costs. Sections explore innovative hybrid systems, including evaporative cooling, radiative cooling, desiccant systems, and renewable energy integration to meet the demands of sustainable environmental management. The book's contents encompass thermally driven desiccant dehumidification, phase change materials, solar thermal collectors, AI and IoT-based control systems, and applications in agriculture. It combines theoretical foundations, experimental methods, case studies, and practical applications, offering a holistic view of current advancements and future trends.Designed for practitioners, researchers, and graduate students, the book provides actionable insights to enhance energy efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and support the global energy transition. Its interdisciplinary approach and inclusion of techno-economic analyses make it an essential resource for developing sustainable climate-control solutions aligned with UN SDGs, particularly SDG 7, 9, 11, and 13.

  • Stochastic Planning and Modeling for Energy Systems

    Methods, Applications, and Developments
    • 1 Edición
    • Miadreza Shafie-khah
    • Inglés
    Stochastic Planning and Modeling for Energy Systems: Methods, Applications, and Developments acts as a comprehensive resource on both modeling and planning techniques for stochastic methods in power systems, spanning from scenario generation and reduction to investment and operational planning under uncertainty. Chapters demonstrate modeling systems with multiple, interacting uncertainties, load, renewables, network constraints, prices, and how to use these models for robust investment and operational planning. Methods, applications, and the latest developments, including stochastic methods to generation, distribution, capacity investment, DER siting, and demand-side flexibility, especially under high shares of renewables and EVs are presented.Additional... real-world planning challenges, including capacity expansion, microgrid design, and integration of new technologies like hydrogen, batteries, and supercapacitors are examined. Real-world case studies and algorithms are included to demonstrate stochastic workflows and methods. This is a valuable reference for transmission and distribution operators, system planners, market designers, power-system engineers, energy analysts, and MSc-level graduate students in power systems engineering.

  • Plant Intelligent Automation and Digital Transformation

    Volume III: Control Intelligence, Networking and Communication Details
    • 1 Edición
    • Swapan Basu
    • Inglés
    Plant Intelligent Automation and Digital Transformation: Volume III: Control Intelligence, Networking and Communication Details is an expansive four volume collection reviewing every major aspect of the intelligent automation and digital transformation of power, process, and manufacturing plants, including updates on specific control and automation systems pertinent to various power process plants through manufacturing and factory automation systems. Chapters review new and emergent control intelligence types, including those made possible by artificial intelligence, neural networks, remote control, and robotics.Control system networking and interrelated communication technologies within, and external to, the network are comprehensively addressed. The volume also discusses network usage and system integration through field bus as well as at network levels.

  • Calculation Methods in Nuclear Physics

    Nuclear and Thermonuclear Processes
    • 1 Edición
    • Sergey Dubovichenko
    • Inglés
    Calculation Methods in Nuclear Physics: Nuclear and Thermonuclear Processes addresses the critical need for advanced computational tools and mathematical models in nuclear physics research. The book focuses on solving Schrödinger equations for various nuclear systems, including scattering states and bound states using numerical and variational techniques. It covers both real and complex potentials, with detailed algorithms and source code examples primarily in Fortran 90 and Turbo Basic, thus enabling researchers and students to implement these methods in their own work. Chapters are organized systematically, covering topics such as scattering phase shifts, bound state characteristics, and cross-section analyses for nuclear scattering and photonuclear processes.The structure emphasizes practical, step-by-step procedures and computational algorithms, making it suitable for both theoretical development and implementation. The content systematically explores the Schrödinger equation, tensor potentials, phase shift analysis, and reaction cross sections, providing a comprehensive toolkit for nuclear reaction modeling. By offering detailed algorithms and models, the book enhances researchers’ ability to perform precise nuclear data analysis and modeling, supporting ongoing advancements in nuclear science.

  • Alkaline Fuel Cells

    Fundamentals, Design, and Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Liang An + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Alkaline Fuel Cells: Fundamentals, Design, and Applications bridges the gap between fundamental knowledge and the practical skills needed to address real-world challenges in alkaline fuel cells. The book provides readers with the essential information needed to understand, design, and implement efficient low-temperature and high-temperature alkaline fuel cell systems. Sections introduce alkaline fuel cells, with a discussion on mass transport phenomena. Subsequent chapters delve into the mechanisms, classification, design, and challenges of alkaline hydrogen oxidation reaction catalysts and alkaline oxygen reduction reaction catalysts. The book also covers the synthesis, properties, and perspectives of anion exchange membranes for alkaline fuel cells.Further, it addresses cell design and stack engineering, performance testing and characterization techniques, and advanced theoretical modeling of alkaline fuel cells. It also explores liquid fuels and their applications in transportation and beyond. The book concludes with a global overview of market dynamics, the impact and future opportunities of government policies, and future perspectives.

  • Fundamentals and Advances in Sustainable Energy Processes and Applications

    • 1 Edición
    • Lina María Grajales Agudelo + 1 más
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    Fundamentals and Advances in Sustainable Energy Processes and Applications offers a holistic approach to sustainable energy, covering the fundamentals of production, storage, and deployment, as well as new technologies and innovations, environmental issues, economic factors, energy transition, non-conventional energy resources, new opportunities, and future perspectives. The book begins by providing an overview of sustainable energy resources, introducing solar, wave, wind, nuclear, and geothermal power. The second part of the book focuses on emerging bioenergy and agroenergy production technologies, discussing biofuels, biorefinery, agroenergy, bioenergy production technologies, bioenergy via fermentation, and biogas.A final section addresses cross-cutting technologies and energy resources, with information on AI for sustainable energy, carbon capture, synfuels, carbon-free hydrogen, techno-economic analysis, and opportunities in rural areas. Part of the Elsevier Renewable Energy Fundamentals Book Series, this volume supports all those looking to gain a basic understanding of sustainable energy processes and systems, including students, graduates, junior engineers, technicians, R&D personnel, scientists, policy makers, and other professionals with an interest in clean energy and the energy sector.

  • Frequency Control in Microgrids

    Techniques and Tools for the Energy Transition
    • 1 Edición
    • Yogendra Arya + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Load Frequency Control in Microgrids: Techniques and Tools for the Energy Transition presents the intricate techniques of microgrid frequency control, with a focus on enhancing power quality and facilitating the transition to sustainable energy sources. This multidisciplinary resource equips readers with the tools and insights to implement effective load frequency control in sustainable microgrids. It delves into topics such as modeling components and systems for analysis, designing controllers, effectively utilizing energy storage systems, and addressing cybersecurity challenges specific to microgrid frequency control. Incorporating theoretical foundations, practical examples, and diverse contributor expertise, this book provides a holistic understanding of challenges and opportunities.Includ... access to Simulink models and code files for practical learning, this book is an indispensable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students seeking to advance sustainable energy systems using microgrids.

  • Vegetable Oil in Energy, Volume 2

    The Conversion of Seed Oil to Biofuel
    • 1 Edición
    • Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed Asiri + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Vegetable Oil in Energy: The Conversion of Seed Oil to Biofuel, Volume Two presents the latest catalysts, composites, methodologies and technologies used in the conversion of seed oil to biofuel. With an emphasis on feedstock, the book discusses the availability, potential future output, and production pathways for edible and non-edible seed oil. Sections provide an overview of production pathways for seed oil conversion to biofuel and examine engine performance of common seed oil-based biofuels. Chapters also discuss availability and cultivation, production pathways and performance optimization. Feedstock considered include jatrophra, lemon strip, palm, rapeseed, sunflower, olive, coconut, peanut, soya, cotton, and more.The book's final chapters examine the sustainability of vegetable oil as a viable long-term replacement for fossil fuels. This comprehensive resource will be of interest to students, researchers and industry professionals involved in bioenergy and renewable energy, and may be of interest to interdisciplinary teams working across biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science and sustainability sciences.

  • Next-Generation Microgrids

    Components, Control Algorithms, and Design
    • 1 Edición
    • Olubayo Moses Babatunde + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Next-Generation Microgrids: Components, Control Algorithms, and Design guides engineers or students through the design, control, and operation of microgrids, integrating cutting-edge techniques and technologies with pragmatic implementation advice. This book begins by breaking down the fundamental principles of microgrid technology, before detailed discussions on microgrid design and the integration of distributed energy resources. Subsequent chapters investigate optimization, energy storage systems, advanced power electronics, and critical power quality enhancement strategies. Using a multidisciplinary approach that includes practical questions such as regulatory guidance and communication and networking technology, the book provides everything a reader needs to maximise the sustainability impact of microgrids. Bridging the gap between fundamental concepts and advanced practical applications, Next-Generation Microgrids: Components, Control Algorithms, and Design is an essential resource for the students, researchers, and industry professionals responsible for developing and implementing this technology in the grids of the future.

  • Vegetable Oil in Energy, Volume 1

    Biofuel Technology
    • 1 Edición
    • Abdullah Mohammed Ah Asiri + 3 más
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    Vegetable Oil in Energy, Volume 1: Biofuel Technology examines the conversion processes involved in the production of biofuels from vegetable oils. With a strong focus on methodologies and protocols, the book provides step-by-step guidance on a comprehensive range of production pathways for liquid and gaseous biofuels. The first part of the book provides an overview of present vegetable oil production. Subsequent chapters describe the key production pathways, including pyrolysis, decarboxylation, deoxygenation, catalytic cracking processes, esterification, trans-esterification... anaerobic digestion, catalytic pyrolysis, and more. The economic potential of different vegetable oil feedstocks is discussed within each chapter.Finally, chapters are dedicated to sustainability, examining the environmental and socioeconomic impact of production, with an emphasis on GHG emission reduction. This book provides readers with the latest developments in the production of biofuels from vegetable oils, which will be of interest to students, researchers, and industry professionals involved in bioenergy and renewable energy, and may be of interest to interdisciplinary teams working across biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science and sustainability sciences.

  • Floating Energy Systems

    Shifting Tides in the Blue-Green Economy
    • 1 Edición
    • Catalina Spataru
    • Inglés
    Floating Energy Systems: Shifting Tides in the Blue-Green Economy offers a detailed exploration and analysis of the latest technologies in floating energy systems – technologies and structures designed to generate power from renewable resources while floating on water bodies. These systems are part of the broader category of renewable energy technologies and have gained attention due to their potential to harness the untapped energy resources available on the surface of oceans, seas, lakes, and reservoirs. Key types of floating energy systems that are considered here include wind turbines, solar panels, wave energy converters, systems that utilize algae and other aquatic plants to produce bioenergy, ocean thermal energy conversion systems, and hybrid systems, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of their capabilities and potential impact. Despite the many benefits floating energy systems offer, there are many challenges relating to weather and climate, reliability, performance, cost, and regulations, and the book provides in-depth coverage of transmission technologies, business models and finance, vulnerability and resilience of green energy assets, regulatory frameworks, legal challenges, and environmental impact assessments, as well as exploring future innovations, opportunities, and directions. This is a valuable resource for readers looking to understand floating energy systems and seeking to stay abreast of the latest innovations in sustainable energy, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, scientists, practitioners in the energy sector, policy makers, and other professionals involved in sustainable energy policy, economics, investment, consultancy, or advocacy.

  • Flexibility-Oriented Operation of Integrated Power and Gas Networks and Low-Carbon Technologies Under Clean Energy Transition

    • 1 Edición
    • Mohammad Taghi Ameli + 6 más
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    Flexibility-Oriented Operation of Integrated Power and Gas Networks and Low-Carbon Technologies Under Clean Energy Transition examines the critical role that integrated gas and electricity networks play in achieving a sustainable, low-carbon energy future. Sections cover innovative low-carbon technologies, such as hydrogen and ammonia, while addressing synthesis, storage, and transportation hurdles. Its detailed content covers the flexibility of coupled gas and electricity networks, operational strategies for achieving net-zero carbon emissions, and intelligent methods for assessing network adaptability. Users will find a conceptual overview of decarbonization efforts for integrated energy systems and discussions on the feasibility of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in these processes. Further, the book discusses the decoupling of emissions from economic growth, the role of negative emission technologies (NETs), and the application of innovative energy solutions such as gas carbon capture and storage (CCS) and hydrogen production. Case studies illustrate successful implementations of integrated networks worldwide, highlighting challenges and key lessons learned. It not only highlights the urgent need for flexibility in these interconnected systems, particularly through demand-side management and energy storage systems, but also addresses the pressing challenges posed by climate change and the transition away from fossil fuels.

  • Intelligent Control in Smart Energy Systems

    • 1 Edición
    • Satya Prakash Yadav + 3 más
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    Intelligent Control in Smart Energy Systems provides a clear and practical guide to the implementation of Artificial Intelligent (AI) techniques in modern, sustainable energy systems. Building from essential theory to advanced application processes, this book outlines the essential challenge of control for renewable and distributed energy sources and applies a range of AI solutions from deep learning, data-driven decision-making, advanced control, and optimization algorithms for smart grids. Case studies and latest results cover control across design, development, and operation of smart energy systems, touching on control in generation, distribution, and supply.Catering to newly interdisciplinary researchers as well as those with a basic understanding of AI technologies, this book supports higher-stage undergraduates, graduate students, researchers, and system engineers in implementing best practice control techniques for a sustainable energy grid.

  • Advanced Energy Management

    Digitalization and AI for the Internet of Energy
    • 1 Edición
    • Yuekuan Zhou
    • Inglés
    Advanced Energy Management: Digitalization and AI for the Internet of Energy presents the latest advances in the fields of distributed renewable systems, advanced controls, and energy management of nonlinear energy behaviors. The book addresses the problems of energy resilience under extreme climate and extreme events and presents new applications for energy-efficient, low-carbon, and energy-reliable cities.The book explains how energy management is used in multienergy systems for improved power dispatch, fast response, dynamic aging, and techno-economic performance.This book is an invaluable reference for students, researchers, and industry professionals seeking advanced energy management strategies, and will be of interest to anyone involved in carbon neutrality solutions.

  • Advances in the Electricity Markets

    Data-Driven Analytics
    • 1 Edición
    • Sonal Gupta + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Advances in the Electricity Markets: Data-Driven Analytics explores the quantitative skills, latest technologies, and sustainable initiatives essential for the effective management of emerging electricity markets. The book provides insights on 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 electricity systems. Finally, sections discuss how electricity markets are evolving, including coverage of peer-to-peer trading, energy optimization, and intelligent electricity systems. Written for energy researchers and professionals, as well as graduate students studying energy and electrical engineering, this book is a valuable resource for those who want to better understand growing electricity markets and the latest techniques required to manage climate change.

  • Well Cement Integrity

    • 1 Edición
    • Rahman Ashena + 2 más
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  • Hydropower Plants

    A Contemporary Guide for Hydropower Plants in the Global Scope
    • 1 Edición
    • Štefan Tkáč + 2 más
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  • Chemical Looping Deoxygenated Gasification of Biomass

    A Renewable and Carbon-Neutral Energy Source
    • 1 Edición
    • Zhiqiang Sun + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Chemical Looping Deoxygenated Gasification of Biomass: A Renewable and Carbon-Neutral Energy Source explores the emerging technology of chemical looping deoxygenated gasification, which offers a promising pathway for efficient biomass utilization. The book provides valuable insights into advancements, technological breakthroughs, and practical applications of biomass gasification, addressing the challenges of cost-effectiveness, scalability, and environmental impact. Sections provide an introduction to biomass cyclic conversion technology, including sorption-enhanced gasification, conventional chemical looping gasification, and chemical looping deoxygenated gasification, and cover the screening of deoxidizer materials using thermodynamic and machine learning approaches, system modeling, simulation, hydrogen production, carbon dioxide utilization, and the kinetics of biomass gasification. Each chapter provides detailed insights into the principles, methods, and applications of these technologies, all supported by real-world case studies, cost-benefit analyses, and lifecycle assessments. The book provides a thorough understanding of the technology's practical applications and economic viability, making it an essential reference for researchers, scientists, engineers, and professionals working in the bioenergy and biofuels sector.

  • Economic Dispatch and Generation Scheduling in Operation of Modern Power Systems

    Optimization Techniques and Real-World Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • K. P. Singh Parmar + 3 más
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    Economic Dispatch and Generation Scheduling in Operation of Modern Power Systems: Optimization Techniques and Real-World Applications is a comprehensive resource, bridging the gap between traditional power generation methodologies and advanced optimization techniques. Chapters review foundational principles of economic dispatch and generation scheduling, then demonstrate mathematical models, optimization techniques, and the impact of renewable energy integration. The role of cutting-edge methods such as Artificial Intelligence and machine learning in dispatch, energy storage systems and electric vehicles, and advancements in smart grid technologies are also examined.The book examines the rapid evolution of power systems, emphasizing the need for innovative approaches to address the complexities of energy supply and demand.Case studies and real-world applications are included to provide readers with insights into practical implementations and contemporary challenges in the field. This is a valuable resource for professionals, students, and researchers in energy, enhancing understanding of how to optimize energy, reduce operational costs, and improve reliability in an evolving landscape.

  • Nanofluid Applications in Thermal Engineering

    Advanced Numerical Investigations
    • 1 Edición
    • Sabyasachi Mondal
    • Inglés
    Nanofluid Applications in Thermal Engineering: Advanced Numerical Investigations delves into the forefront of scientific research, exploring advanced numerical techniques for modeling nanofluids in thermal engineering. Featuring cutting-edge computational simulations, it offers invaluable insights into optimizing heat transfer processes using hybrid and ternary nanofluids. From thermophysical and rheological analyses to exploring the thermal performance of magnetic power-law hybrid nanofluids, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments. By addressing daily challenges faced in research, such as selecting appropriate numerical methods and bridging the gap between mathematical models and real-world problems, this book serves as a guide for navigating complex nanofluid applications. Topics explore advanced numerical modeling of hybrid and ternary nanofluids, the effects of internal heat generation and chemical reactions in porous media, and the magneto thermal aspects of ternary composite nanomaterials. With a focus on real-life applications, such as Darcy-Forchheimer flow with Marangoni convection and thermal control for Casson hybrid nanofluid flow, this book equips readers with the knowledge needed to navigate complex nanofluid models in thermal engineering systems effectively. For thermal engineers and nanofluids researchers seeking to enhance their understanding and practical applications, this book is a vital resource.

  • Thermal Plasma-coupled Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage

    Unlocking the Potential of Thermal Plasma
    • 1 Edición
    • Vineet S. Sikarwar + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Thermal Plasma-Coupled CCUS: Exploring Sustainable Solutions for Climate Change explores the use of thermal plasma with CCUS to combat climate change and promote sustainable development through waste management and carbon capture. Sections cover thermal plasma, conventional CCS technologies, plasma-coupled CCS, renewable hydrogen integration, lifecycle assessment, catalysts, current global scenarios, future prospects, and the social, political, and ethical aspects of CCS in combating climate change. The book considers environmental and economic assessments as well as social, political, and ethical aspects related to the adoption of this technology, along with innovative applications of thermal plasma with CCUS to advance sustainable development. This unique text offers valuable insights into the opportunities, constraints, and practical implementation of thermal plasma coupled CCUS systems and practical solutions for addressing climate challenges, making it an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, and industry experts seeking to drive positive change in the global fight against climate change.

  • Sustainable Materials for a Carbon-Neutral Energy Future

    • 1 Edición
    • Santanu Patra + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Sustainable Materials for a Carbon-Neutral Energy Future explores cutting-edge materials that are emerging from advancements in materials science and engineering. These innovative, carbon-neutral materials have enhanced properties that reduce environmental impact, and include, but are not limited to, low-carbon footprint composites, bio-based polymers, and recyclable energy storage solutions. As climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing humanity, necessitating a swift transition to sustainable energy sources, the development and adoption of carbon-neutrality plays a pivotal role in achieving this transition by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enabling widespread implementation. This book equips readers on how to leverage these sustainable materials.The purpose of Sustainable Materials for a Carbon-Neutral Energy Future is to provide a timely and comprehensive resource that explores the potential of carbon-neutral approaches for green energy, addressing the growing demand for knowledge in this rapidly evolving field.

  • Power Electronics for Solar and Wind Energy Conversion Systems

    • 1 Edición
    • Felix Rojas Lobos + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Power Electronics for Solar and Wind Energy Conversion Systems is a comprehensive compilation of important developments from a holistic viewpoint that considers power electronics, machines, control and mechanical systems. The study of power electronics and its integration in different applications is covered through tutorials, exercises and simulation examples that help identify real-time, solution-based models on the proposed converter and controller designs for renewable energy sources. A comprehensive chapter is devoted to explaining controller design for power electronics systems and power converters design, providing engineers and researchers in all areas of power and renewable engineering the most advanced knowledge needed.

  • Next-Generation Nuclear Systems AI Integration, Passive Safety, and Advanced Reactor Engineering

    A Knowledge-Based Reference for Future Nuclear Energy Solutions
    • 1 Edición
    • Bahman Zohuri + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Next-Generation Nuclear Systems AI Integration, Passive Safety, and Advanced Reactor Engineering: A Knowledge-Based Reference for Future Nuclear Energy Solutions addresses the urgent need for safe, sustainable, and resilient energy solutions. The book systematically covers next-generation reactor concepts, passive safety technologies, electromagnetic pump design, and advanced cooling and energy conversion cycles. It explores the transformative role of AI in predictive maintenance, cybersecurity, and smart grid operations, offering practical insights and case studies that bridge the gap between technical theory and real-world application. Each chapter follows a consistent structure, presenting foundational principles, design methodologies, and applications relevant to current and future energy systems.The book empowers its audience to analyze, design, and implement innovative nuclear and AI solutions. By consolidating knowledge across disciplines, it equips professionals and academics with the tools to address critical energy and environmental challenges.

  • Data-Driven Machine Learning Applications in Thermochemical Conversion Processes

    • 1 Edición
    • Jude Okolie + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Data-Driven Machine Learning Applications in Thermochemical Conversion Processes delves into the prospect of machine learning applications to optimize and enhance advanced thermochemical conversion processes, which are essential for converting biomass into energy and other valuable products. This book covers ML applications in higher heating value (HHV) predictions, catalyst screening, prediction of biofuels properties, material discovery and screening, as well as advancing emerging thermochemical conversion process technologies. Providing an in-depth examination of how big data analytics and ML models can be harnessed to predict system performance, understand complex reaction mechanisms, and accelerate development of innovative conversion technologies, as well as focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects, this book will be a welcome reference for researchers, engineers, and practitioners.

  • Valorization of Organic Wastes for Bioenergy and Bioproducts

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 11
    • Inglés
    Volume 11 of the Advances in Bioenergy book series presents a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge approaches to organic waste valorization, addressing both the tremendous opportunities and critical challenges facing the field. This volume brings together leading experts to examine diverse pathways for converting organic waste streams into valuable bioenergy and bioproducts, ranging from traditional methods like composting and biogas production to emerging technologies such as biohydrogen generation and bio-graphene synthesis. The chapters tackle crucial technical barriers including the enhancement of oily food waste conversion, advanced membrane separation technologies for organic acid recovery, and thermochemical conversion processes for high-value material production. Recognizing that sustainable waste valorization must address environmental concerns alongside economic viability, the volume dedicates substantial attention to pressing issues such as PFAS contamination in organic waste streams and greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural valorization systems. By bridging fundamental research with practical implementation challenges, this volume serves as an essential resource for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking to advance the circular bioeconomy through innovative organic waste management and conversion technologies.

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