Carbons for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion Systems

Carbons for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion Systems
Author: Francois Beguin
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 532
Release: 2009-11-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1420055402

As carbons are widely used in energy storage and conversion systems, there is a rapidly growing need for an updated book that describes their physical, chemical, and electrochemical properties. Edited by those responsible for initiating the most progressive conference on Carbon for Energy Storage and Environment Protection (CESEP), this book undoub

Carbyne and Carbynoid Structures

Carbyne and Carbynoid Structures
Author: R.B. Heimann
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9401147426

This is a book on one of the most fascinating and controversial areas in contemporary science of carbon, chemistry, and materials science. It concisely summarizes the state of the art in topical and critical reviews written by professionals in this and related fields.

Cogeneration Fuel Cell-Sorption Air Conditioning Systems

Cogeneration Fuel Cell-Sorption Air Conditioning Systems
Author: I. Pilatowsky
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2011-01-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1849960283

Although conventional cogeneration systems have been used successfully in the last two decades, most of them have been large units using mainly hydrocarbon fuels that are becoming increasingly expensive. New cogeneration systems based on fuel cells and sorption air conditioning systems promise to be an energy-saving alternative for situations when cooling, heating and power are needed at low and medium capacities. Cogeneration Fuel Cell-Sorption Air Conditioning Systems examines the thermodynamic principles of fuel cell performance and sorption air conditioning systems, and gives relevant information about the state of the art of these technologies. It also provides the reader with the theoretical bases and knowledge needed to understand the operation of these new cogeneration systems, as well as discussing the design basis and economical evaluation. Topics covered include: • selected fuel cells for cogeneration CHP processes; • state-of-the-art sorption refrigeration systems; • potential applications in demonstration projects; and • profitability assessment of the cogeneration system. Air conditioning and fuel cell engineers; postgraduates and researchers in energy fields; and designers of cooling, heating and power cogeneration systems will find Cogeneration Fuel Cell-Sorption Air Conditioning Systems a useful and informative reference.

Electrochemical Oxygen Technology

Electrochemical Oxygen Technology
Author: Dr. Kim Kinoshita
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 462
Release: 1992-08-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780471570431

Explores both electrochemistry fundamentals and the applications of oxygen in electrochemical systems. Much of the information is summarized in tables which are accompanied by a list of references to consult for details. Emphasizes fuel cells and metal/air batteries.

Handbook of Fuel Cells

Handbook of Fuel Cells
Author: Wolf Vielstich
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1090
Release: 2009-04-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470723114

A timely addition to the highly acclaimed four-volume handbook set; volumes 5 and 6 highlight recent developments, particularly in the fields of new materials, molecular modeling and durability. Since the publication of the first four volumes of the Handbook of Fuel Cells in 2003, the focus of fuel cell research and development has shifted from optimizing fuel cell performance with well-known materials to developing new materials concepts, and to understanding the origins of materials and fuel cell degradation. This new two-volume set provides an authoritative and timely guide to these recent developments in fuel cell research.

Fuel Cells: Technologies for Fuel Processing

Fuel Cells: Technologies for Fuel Processing
Author: Dushyant Shekhawat
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 569
Release: 2011-03-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0444535640

Fuel Cells: Technologies for Fuel Processing provides an overview of the most important aspects of fuel reforming to the generally interested reader, researcher, technologist, teacher, student, or engineer. The topics covered include all aspects of fuel reforming: fundamental chemistry, different modes of reforming, catalysts, catalyst deactivation, fuel desulfurization, reaction engineering, novel reforming concepts, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer issues, system design, and recent research and development. While no attempt is made to describe the fuel cell itself, there is sufficient description of the fuel cell to show how it affects the fuel reformer. By focusing on the fundamentals, this book aims to be a source of information now and in the future. By avoiding time-sensitive information/analysis (e.g., economics) it serves as a single source of information for scientists and engineers in fuel processing technology. The material is presented in such a way that this book will serve as a reference for graduate level courses, fuel cell developers, and fuel cell researchers. - Chapters written by experts in each area - Extensive bibliography supporting each chapter - Detailed index - Up-to-date diagrams and full colour illustrations

Chemistry & Physics of Carbon

Chemistry & Physics of Carbon
Author: Ljubisa R. Radovic
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2000-11-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1482270129

"Provides an overview of scientific and technological issues in environmental applications of carbon materials. Emphasizes the versatility of carbon materials in both gas- and liquid-phase environmental applications, including a discussion of emerging technologies. Highlights the power and potential opportunities afforded by NMR spectroscopy for un