Renewable Resources and Renewable Energy: A Global Challenge, Second Edition

ISBN-13: 9781439840184 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 504 str.

Paolo Fornasiero; Mauro Graziani

Opis

As energy demands continue to surge worldwide, the need for efficient and environmentally neutral energy production becomes increasingly apparent. In its first edition, this book presented a well-rounded perspective on the development of bio-based feedstocks, biodegradable plastics, hydrogen energy, fuel cells, and other aspects related to renewable resources and sustainable energy production. The new second edition builds upon this foundation to explore new trends and technologies. The authors pay particular attention to hydrogen-based and fuel cell-based technologies and provide real-world case studies of renewable energy projects in the emerging Asian and South American markets.

Spis treści

PART 1: TECHNOLOGIES FOR APPLICATION AND UTILIZATION OF RENEWABLE RESOURCES
Rationale, Drivers, Standards, and Technology for Biobased Materials; R. Narayan
Biobased Key Molecules as Chemical Feedstocks; H. van Bekkum
Industrial Chemistry with Nature-Based Bioprocesses; B. Witholt
Catalytic Conversion of Carbohydrates to Oxygenates; H. Mehdi, R. Tuba, László T. Mika, A. Bodor, K.Torkos, and I.T. Horváth
PART2: PLASTICS AND MATERIALS FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES
Developments and Future Trends for Environmentally Degradable Plastics; E. Chiellini, P. Cinelli, and A. Corti
Production of Plastics from Waste Derived from Agrofood Industry; G. Braunegg, M. Koller, P. Varila, C. Kutschera, R. Bona, C. Hermann, P. Horvat, J. Neto, and L. Pereira
On the Environmental Performance of Biobased Energy, Fuels, and Materials: A Comparative Analysis of Life-Cycle Assessment Studies; M. Weiss and M. Patel

PART 3: TECHNOLOGIES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY

Hydrogen Production and Cleaning from Renewable Feedstock; S. Hocevar
Gasification of Biomass to Produce Hydrogen; S. Albertazzi, F. Basile, and F. Trifirò
Sustainable Biological Hydrogen Production; A. Ýnci Ýþli, T.N. Veziroðlu
Hydrogen-Based Technologies for Mobile Applications; N. Hickey, P. Fornasiero, and M. Graziani
Efficiently Distributed Power Supply with Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells; P. Heidebrecht, K. Sundmacher
PART 4: TRENDS, NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Renewable Resources and Energy in the Asia Pacific Region; O.L. Castillo
Development of Renewable Energy in Malaysia; A.N. Ma, Y.M. Choo, K.Y. Cheah, and Y. Basiron
Outlook on Catalytic Technologies for Sustainable Development: the Argentina Case; C.R. Apesteguía
Marketing Photovoltaic Technologies in Developing Countries; G. Hegde and C.V. Nayar

O autorze

Paolo Fornasiero, Mauro Graziani,