Sustainable Energy and Fuels

Sustainability refers to the concept that all people can meet their basic needs infinitely, without compromising future generations. Sustainability in terms of energy embraces the same principles. One day the world will run out of fossil fuels. Discover how sustainable energy matters and its significance when it comes to the future of our planet. Sustainable energy includes any energy source that cannot be depleted and can remain viable forever. It does not need to be renewed or replenished; sustainable energy meets our demand for energy without any risk of going bad or running out. This is why sustainable energy is the answer to our energy needs. Furthermore, sustainable energy doesnt harm the environment (or at most, there is a minimal risk), increases climate change or cost a heavy price. Although there is a cost associated with creating and building ways to capture sustainable energy, the energy sources themselves are typically free. The main objective of the book is to provide the state of the art of conduction mechanism, structure construction, operation, performance evaluation and applications of various renewable energies and fuels. The current trend of innovations is likely to explore potential to connect novel materials, design methods and new techniques. The innovations required to be intended towards keeping an existing resource and develop new methods by employing technologies smartly. This book has a complete insight on the recent advancement in nano materials, renewable energies design and applications. The motive of this research book is to provide relevant theoretical frameworks that include materials, modeling, circuit design and the latest developments in the experimental work in the field of renewable energy and fuels. This Book: Presents solar energy conversion including photovoltaics and artificial photosynthesis. Discusses important topics such as energy management standards, biofuels, biorefining, and capacitive desalination. Illustrates the importance of novel materials and process improvements for sustainable energy and fuels. Includes research problem statements with specifications and commercially available industry data. Covers catalysis for energy technologies, including the sustainable synthesis of fuels and chemicals, molecular, and bioinspired catalysis. The text is primarily written for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, environmental engineering, and renewable energy.