Sustainable Materials for a Carbon-Neutral Energy Future

1 Edición - 4 de junio de 2026
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Editores: Santanu Patra, Mika Sillanpää
Idioma: Inglés

Sustainable Materials for a Carbon-Neutral Energy Future explores cutting-edge materials that are emerging from advancements in materials science and engineering. These innova… Leer más

Descripción

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.

Puntos claves

Provides a comprehensive understanding of carbon-neutral strategies, including their composition, properties, and manufacturing processes
Includes detailed case studies that showcase successful implementations of carbon-neutral strategies in real-world green energy projects
Addresses emerging trends and potential future directions in the field of carbon-neutral strategies for green energy

De interès para

Researchers in materials science, energy, sustainability, and environmental science

Índice

SECTION I: Introduction to carbon neutrality and sustainability

1. Sustainable materials for a carbon-neutral energy future
Preeti Kumari, Priyanka Nayak, Meenakshi Choudhary, Trupti R. Das

SECTION II: Applications in renewable energy systems

2. Thermoelectric materials and technologies toward carbon neutrality
Sushantika Choudhary, Vaskuri C.S. Theja, Vellaisamy A.L. Roy, Vaithinathan Karthikeyan

3. Advanced battery materials and technologies for sustainable and carbon-neutral hybrid energy storage
Mukesh Kumar, Ria Muskan, Sangeeta Prasher

4. Supercapacitor materials and technologies toward carbon neutrality
Mahadevappa Y. Kariduraganavar, Ranjith Gowda P.B., Sachin N. Hegde, Sanjaykumar R. Suranagi, Rohini M. Kariduraganavar, Nandini A. Pattanashetti

5. Fuel cell materials and technologies toward carbon neutrality
Sachin N. Hegde, Sanjaykumar R. Suranagi, Sandeep M. Kariduraganavar, Nandini A. Pattanashetti, Mahadevappa Y. Kariduraganavar

6. Carbon neutrality in hydrogen energy
Athira Krishnan, Deepa O. M., Rejithamol R., Saranya K. P.

7. Energy harvesting materials and technologies toward carbon neutrality
Ajit Kumar Sharma, Shivani Sharma

SECTION III: Environmental and economic considerations, challenges, future perspectives, and conclusion

8. Environmental benefits, economic viability, and life cycle assessment of energy materials for carbon neutrality
Sidique Gawusu

9. Recycling lithium-ion batteries: Promoting sustainability in the transition to green energy
Fatemeh Motamedi, Elaheh Kowsari

10. Solar photovoltaic systems’ smart and data-driven predictive maintenance toward carbon neutrality and economic efficiency
Karthikeyan Velmurugan, Narut Butploy, Pakin Maneechot, Nivadee Klungsida, Thep Kueathaweekun, Madhan Kuppusamy

11. Carbon neutrality in the energy sector: Conclusion and call to action
Akanksha Mishra, Prachi Dixit, Trupti Ranjan Das, Sudheesh K Shukla

Detalles del producto

Edición: 1
Última edición
Publicado: 5 de junio de 2026
Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los editores

Santanu Patra

Santanu Patra is research scientist at the Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark. He works in the field of materials chemistry, specializing in the integration of functional materials with macro-, micro-, and nano systems. His current research focuses on multifaceted nanotechnological approaches for novel sensing and energy harvesting technologies for healthcare applications.

Afiliaciones y experiencia

Research Scientist, Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark.

Mika Sillanpää

Mika Sillanpää is a professor at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. His research centers on chemical treatment in environmental engineering, environmental monitoring, and resource recovery from waste streams.

Sillanpää received his M.Sc. (Eng.) and D.Sc. (Eng.) degrees from the Aalto University where he also completed an MBA degree in 2013. Since 2000, he has been a full professor/adjunct professor at the University of Oulu, the University of Eastern Finland, the LUT University, the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Johannesburg.

He has received numerous awards for research and innovation. He is the first Laureate of Scientific Committee on the Problems of the Environment (SCOPE)’s Young Investigator Award, which was delivered at the UNESCO Conference in Shanghai 2010 for his “significant contributions, outstanding achievements and research leadership in Environmental Technological Innovations to address present water pollution problems worldwide, especially with regard to wastewater treatment and reuse”. In 2011, he was invited to act as a Principal Scientific Reviewer in the GEO-5 report of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP). In 2012, he received Tapani Järvinen Environmental Technology Award and Publication Award of the Lappeenranta University of Technology. In 2014, he received the Science Award of the Lappeenranta University of Technology and Pro Mikkeli Award. In 2018, he was invited as a Member of the Finnish Academy of Sciences and Letters and Technology Academy of Finland. He also received Literature award from the Water Association of Finland in 2018.