
Fundamentals of Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability
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Fundamentals of Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability
About this book
How will we meet rising energy demands? What are our options? Are there viable long-term solutions for the future? Learn the fundamental physical, chemical and materials science at the heart of renewable/non-renewable energy sources, future transportation systems, energy efficiency and energy storage. Whether you are a student taking an energy course or a newcomer to the field, this textbook will help you understand critical relationships between the environment, energy and sustainability. Leading experts provide comprehensive coverage of each topic, bringing together diverse subject matter by integrating theory with engaging insights. Each chapter includes helpful features to aid understanding, including a historical overview to provide context, suggested further reading and questions for discussion. Every subject is beautifully illustrated and brought to life with full color images and color-coded sections for easy browsing, making this a complete educational package. Fundamentals of Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability will enable today's scientists and educate future generations.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Fundamentals of Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- PART 1 Energy and the environment: the global landscape
- PART 2 Nonrenewable energy sources
- PART 3 Renewable energy sources
- PART 4 Transporation
- PART 5 Energy efficiency
- PART 6 Energy storage, high-penetration renewables, and grid stablization
- Summary
- Appendix A Thermodynamics
- Appendix B Electrochemistry
- Appendix C Units
- Index