Novel Concepts in Catalysis and Chemical Reactors
Novel Concepts in Catalysis and Chemical Reactors

Author: Andrzej Cybulski

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-08-04

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13: 352764153X

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The chemical process industry faces a tremendous challenge of supplying a growing and ever more demanding global population with the products we need. The average efficiency at which resources are converted into the final products is however still dramatically low. The most obvious solution is to carry out chemical conversions at much higher yields and selectivity and this is where active and selective catalysts and efficient chemical reactors play a crucial role. Written by an international team of highly experienced editors and authors from academia and industry, this ready reference focuses on how to enhance the efficiency of catalysts and reactors. It treats key topics such as molecular modeling, zeolites, MOFs, catalysis at room temperature, biocatalysis, catalysis for sustainability, structured reactors including membrane and microchannel reactors, switching from batch to continuous reactors, application of alternative energies and process intensification. By including recent achievements and trends, the book provides an up-to-date insight into the most important developments in the field of industrial catalysis and chemical reactor engineering. In addition, several ways of improving efficiency, selectivity, activity and improved methods for scale-up, modeling and design are presented in a compact manner.

Fuel Cells in the Waste-to-Energy Chain
Fuel Cells in the Waste-to-Energy Chain

Author: Stephen J. McPhail

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-01-04

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1447123697

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As the availability of fossils fuels becomes more limited, the negative impact of their consumption becomes an increasingly relevant factor in our choices with regards to primary energy sources. The exponentially increasing demand for energy is reflected in the mass generation of by-products and waste flows which characterize current society’s development and use of fossil sources. The potential for recoverable material and energy in these ever-increasing refuse flows is huge, even after the separation of hazardous constituent elements, allowing safe and sustainable further exploitation of an otherwise 'wasted' resource. Fuel Cells in the Waste-to-Energy Chain explores the concept of waste-to-energy through a 5 step process which reflects the stages during the transformation of refuse flows to a valuable commodity such as clean energy. By providing selected, integrated alternatives to the current centralized, wasteful, fossil-fuel based infrastructure, Fuel Cells in the Waste-to-Energy Chain explores how the concept of waste-to-energy can be constructed and developed into a realistic solution. The entire spectrum of current and future energy problems is illuminated through the explanation of the operational, integration and marketing implications of high efficiency technological solutions using the real context of developed regions such as Europe. Up-to-date reviews are provided on the status of technology and demonstration, implementation and marketing perspectives. The detailed technological information and insight gathered from over twenty years of experience in the field makes Fuel Cells in the Waste-to-Energy Chain a valuable resource for all engineers and researchers in the fields of energy supply systems and waste conversion, as well as providing a key reference for discussions by policy makers, marketing experts and industry developers working in energy supply and waste management.

Electrocatalysis
Electrocatalysis

Author: Minhua Shao

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-03-20

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 3030432947

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The series Topics in Current Chemistry Collections presents critical reviews from the journal Topics in Current Chemistry organized in topical volumes. The scope of coverage is all areas of chemical science including the interfaces with related disciplines such as biology, medicine and materials science. The goal of each thematic volume is to give the non-specialist reader, whether in academia or industry, a comprehensive insight into an area where new research is emerging which is of interest to a larger scientific audience.Each review within the volume critically surveys one aspect of that topic and places it within the context of the volume as a whole. The most significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years are presented using selected examples to illustrate the principles discussed. The coverage is not intended to be an exhaustive summary of the field or include large quantities of data, but should rather be conceptual, concentrating on the methodological thinking that will allow the non-specialist reader to understand the information presented. Contributions also offer an outlook on potential future developments in the field.

Green Chemical Synthesis with Microwaves and Ultrasound
Green Chemical Synthesis with Microwaves and Ultrasound

Author: Dakeshwar Kumar Verma

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2024-03-25

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 3527844481

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Green Chemical Synthesis with Microwaves and Ultrasound A guide to the efficient and sustainable synthesis of organic compounds Chemical processes and the synthesis of compounds are essential aspects of numerous industries, and particularly central to the creation of drug-like structures. Their often significant environmental biproducts, however, have driven substantial innovations in the areas of green and organic synthesis, which have the potential to drive efficient, solvent-free synthesis and create more sustainable chemical processes. The use of microwaves and ultrasounds in chemical synthesis has proven an especially fruitful area of research, with the potential to produce a more sustainable industrial future. Green Chemical Synthesis with Microwaves and Ultrasound provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in microwave- and ultrasound-driven synthesis and their cutting-edge applications. Green Chemical Synthesis with Microwaves and Ultrasound readers will also find: Introduction to the key equipment and tools of green chemical synthesis Detailed discussion of methods including ultrasound irradiation, metal-catalyzed reactions, enzymatic reactions, and many more An authorial team with immense experience in environmentally friendly organic chemical production Green Chemical Synthesis with Microwaves and Ultrasound is ideal for chemists, organic chemists, chemical engineers, biochemists, and any researchers or industry professionals working on the synthesis of chemicals and/or organic compounds.

Advanced Materials and Concepts for Energy Harvesting
Advanced Materials and Concepts for Energy Harvesting

Author: X.-D. Zhou

Publisher: The Electrochemical Society

Published: 2009-10

Total Pages: 77

ISBN-13: 1566777607

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The papers included in this issue of ECS Transactions were originally presented in the symposia ¿Advanced Materials and Concepts for Energy Harvesting¿, held during the 215th meeting of The Electrochemical Society, in San Francisco, CA from May 24 to 29, 2009.

Renewable Energy Production and Distribution Volume 2
Renewable Energy Production and Distribution Volume 2

Author: Mejdi Jeguirim

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2023-04-16

Total Pages: 584

ISBN-13: 0443184402

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Renewable Energy Production and Distribution: Solutions and Opportunities, Volume Four, the latest release in the Advances in Renewable Energy Technologies series, looks at the production performance of renewable energy sources and emerging production processes. Containing all major renewable energy technologies in individual chapters, this reference includes some of the most dynamic developments, good practices and future concepts in solar energy systems, energy storage, geothermal energy, bioenergy and hydrogen production. By reviewing these advances, considering them in real world applications and analyzing key challenges, this book provides readers with an up-to-date resource on renewable energy grid integration and its importance. This newest volume will be of interest to sustainability, energy and engineering graduates, researchers, professors as well as industry professionals involved in the renewable energy sector. Highlights best practices and future ideas for a range of renewable energy technologies, including solar energy, energy storage and geothermal energy Discusses the latest challenges in emerging energy production processes Presents real-world applications to bridge the gap between energy research and practice