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Chemistry and Energy: From Conventional to Renewable

By Mark Anthony Benvenuto

Book information

Publisher
de Gruyter
Year
2022
ISBN
3110662264, 9783110662269
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2067563 bytes)
Series
De Gruyter Textbook
Pages
130\148
Topic
Chemistry
Time added
2022-01-25 12:10:22

Description

This book focuses on the processes and materials behind energy technologies. The author details the underlying chemistry of renewable sources, such as biofuels and wind power, as well as the traditionally used coal and gas. Chapters on energy storage technologies and the connection between energy generation and climate change round off this uniquely concise overview of the relationship between chemistry and energy. Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Coal Chapter 3 Oil and natural gas Chapter 4 Biofuels Chapter 5 Nuclear power Chapter 6 Hydropower Chapter 7 Geothermal energy Chapter 8 Solar power Chapter 9 Wind power Chapter 10 Energy storage Chapter 11 Energy harvesting Chapter 12 Energy and climate change Index

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