Carbon-Neutral Fuels and Energy Carriers

ISBN-13: 9781439818572 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 848 str.

Nazim Muradov; Nazim Z. Muradov; T. Nejat Veziroalu

Opis

Concerns over an unstable energy supply and the adverse environmental impact of carbonaceous fuels have triggered considerable efforts worldwide to find carbon-free or low-carbon alternatives to conventional fossil fuels. Carbon-Neutral Fuels and Energy Carriers emphasizes the vital role of carbon-neutral energy sources, transportation fuels, and associated technologies for establishing a sustainable energy future. Each chapter draws on the insight of world-renowned experts in such diverse fields as photochemistry and electrochemistry, solar and nuclear energy, biofuels and synthetic fuels, carbon sequestration, and alternative fuel vehicles. After an introductory chapter on different energy options in a carbon-constrained world and proposed measures to stabilize atmospheric CO₂, the book analyzes the advantages and challenges facing the introduction of hydrogen fuel to the marketplace. It then examines the role of nuclear power in the production of carbon-free energy and fuels as well as the efficient use and storage of renewable energy resources, emphasizing the production of solar fuels from water and CO₂. The book also discusses different aspects of bioenergy and biofuels production and use and the potential role of bio-inspired energy systems and industrial processes. The final chapters present a thorough overview and analysis of state-of-the-art fossil fuel decarbonization technologies and clean transportation options. This authoritative work provides the information needed to make more informed choices regarding available clean energy and fuel alternatives. It helps readers to better understand the interconnection between energy and the environment as well as the potential impact of human activities on climate.

Spis treści

Energy Options in a Carbon-Constrained World: An Advent of Carbon-Neutral Technologies. Hydrogen Energy—Abundant, Efficient, Clean: A Debate over the Energy-System-of-Change. Nuclear Power for the Production of Carbon-Free Energy and Fuels. Solar Production of Fuels from Water and CO₂. Efficient Utilization of Solar, Wind, and Geothermal Energy Sources through Exergy Analysis. Electrochemical Reduction of CO₂ to Fuels. Energy Storage and Other Ways of Handling Intermittent Energy Production from Renewable Sources. Energy Bionics: The Bio-Analogue Strategy for a Sustainable Energy Future. Synthetic Hydrocarbon Fuels from Lignocellulosic Biomass. Fundamentals of Biohydrogen Production Processes. Photobiological and Photobiomimetic Production of Solar Fuels. Fermentative Biofuels: Prospects of Practical Application. Biofuels from Oily Biomass. Fossil Fuel Decarbonization: In the Quest for Clean and Lasting Fossil Energy. Clean Car Options for the Twenty-First Century. Index.