Sustainable Energy
Towards a Zero-Carbon Economy using Chemistry, Electrochemistry and Catalysis

Gives a clear description of current processes involved in energy production and use and discusses possible future strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Julian R.H. Ross (Author)

9780128233757, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 28 February 2022

238 pages
23.5 x 19 x 2.1 cm, 1 kg

Sustainable Energy, Towards a Zero-Carbon Economy Using Chemistry, Electrochemistry and Catalysis provides the reader with a clear outline of some of the strategies, particularly those based on various chemical approaches, that have been put forward with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in order to achieve “zero carbon" by 2050. The author describes the chemistry of some of the processes involved, paying particular attention to those that involve heterogeneous catalytic steps and electrolysis methods. In cases in which the technology is already established, details are given of the reactor systems used. He discusses novel developments in the areas of transport, the production of essential products using renewable energy and the uses of sustainable biomass.

1. Introduction 2. Traditional Methods of Producing, Transmitting and Using Energy 3. Less Conventional Energy Sources 4. The Production and Uses of Hydrogen 5. Biomass as a Source of Energy and Chemicals 6. Transport 7. Batteries, Fuel Cells and Electrolysis 8. The Way Forward: Net Zero

Subject Areas: Chemical engineering [TDCB], Biochemical engineering [TC]