This comprehensive book describes traditional and novel energy systems, from single generation to multi-generation, also covering theory and applications. In addition, it also presents high-level coverage on energy policies, strategies, environmental impacts and sustainable development.

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgments
• Dedication
• Editor in Chief
• Volume Editors
• Preface
• Permissions Acknowledgment
• Volume 1 Energy Fundamentals
• Part A
• 1.1 Energy Units, Conversions, and Dimensional Analysis
• 1.2 Historical Aspects of Energy
• 1.3 Environmental Dimensions of Energy
• 1.4 Sustainability Dimensions of Energy
• 1.5 Thermodynamic Aspects of Energy
• 1.6 Exergy
• 1.7 Energy and Exergy Efficiencies
• 1.8 Exergoeconomics
• 1.9 Exergoenvironmental Analysis
• 1.10 Heat Transfer Aspects of Energy
• 1.11 Fluid Mechanics Aspects of Energy
• Part B
• 1.12 Fossil Fuels
• 1.13 Hydrogen Energy
• 1.14 Hydro Energy
• 1.15 Solar Energy
• 1.16 Wind Energy
• 1.17 Geothermal Energy
• 1.18 Ocean (Marine) Energy
• 1.19 Biomass Energy
• 1.20 Nuclear Energy
• 1.21 Food and Energy
• 1.22 Biofuels
• 1.23 Energy and Air Pollution
• 1.24 Energy and Water Pollution
• 1.25 Energy and Solid Wastes
• 1.26 Energy Law and Emerging Legal Issues
• 1.27 Life Cycle Assessment of Energy
• 1.28 Energy Optimization
• 1.29 Energy Innovation
• 1.30 Future Energy Directions
• 1.31 Concluding Remarks
• Volume 2 Energy Materials
• 2.1 Ammonia
• 2.2 Carbonaceous Materials
• 2.3 Boron
• 2.4 Thin Films
• 2.5 PV Materials
• 2.6 Dye-Sensitized Materials
• 2.7 Porous Materials
• 2.8 Magnetic Materials
• 2.9 Composite Materials
• 2.10 Semiconductors
• 2.11 Superconductors
• 2.12 Electrolytic Materials
• 2.13 Solvent Materials
• 2.14 Latent Heat Storage Systems
• 2.15 Refrigerants
• 2.16 Catalysts
• 2.17 Photoactive Materials
• 2.18 Hydrides
• 2.19 Solid Oxides
• 2.20 Batteries
• 2.21 Supercapacitors
• 2.22 Piezoelectric Materials
• 2.23 Pyroelectric Materials
• 2.24 Insulation Materials
• 2.25 Hydrophobic Materials
• 2.26 Dust Repellent Materials
• 2.27 CO2 Capturing Materials
• 2.28 Anti-Corrosive Materials
• 2.29 Desulfurization Materials
• 2.30 Novel Building Materials
• 2.31 Material Recycling
• 2.32 Future Directions in Energy Materials
• 2.33 Concluding Remarks
• Volume 3 Energy Production
• 3.1 Hydrogen Production
• 3.2 Ammonia Production
• 3.3 Mitochondrial Energy Production
• 3.4 Renewable Energy Production
• 3.5 Solar Energy Production
• 3.6 Geothermal Energy Production
• 3.7 Hydro Energy Production
• 3.8 Ocean (Marine) Energy Production
• 3.9 Piezoelectric Energy Production
• 3.10 Electrochemical Energy Production
• 3.11 Chemical Energy Production
• 3.12 Microbial Energy Production
• 3.13 Fusion Energy Production
• 3.14 Fission Energy Production
• 3.15 Neuronal Energy Production
• 3.16 Thermal Energy Production
• 3.17 Photonic Energy Production
• 3.18 Energy Production From Oil Sands
• 3.19 Energy Production From Coal
• 3.20 Concluding Remarks
• Volume 4 Energy Conversion
• Part A
• 4.1 The Role of Energy Conversion
• 4.2 Heat Exchangers
• 4.3 Heat Pipes
• 4.4 Heat Pumps
• 4.5 Heat Engines
• 4.6 Stirling Engines
• 4.7 Gas Turbine Cycles
• 4.8 Steam and Organic Rankine Cycles
• 4.9 Combined Energy Conversion Systems
• 4.10 Integrated Gasification Combined Cycles
• 4.11 Geothermal Energy Conversion
• 4.12 Hydropower Conversion
• 4.13 Magnetic Energy Conversion
• 4.14 Electromechanical Energy Conversion
• Part B
• 4.15 Solar Cells
• 4.16 Solar Ponds
• 4.17 Solar Tower Systems
• 4.18 Solar Fuels
• 4.19 PV-Based Energy Conversion Systems
• 4.20 Thermoelectric Energy Conversion
• 4.21 Photoelectrochemical Energy Conversion
• 4.22 Electrochemical Energy Conversion
• 4.23 Solar Thermochemical Energy Conversion
• 4.24 Hydrogen Energy Conversion Systems
• 4.25 Electrolyzers
• 4.26 Plasma Gasification Energy Conversion Systems
• 4.27 Pyrolysis Energy Conversion Systems
• 4.28 Fundamentals of Fuel Cell Technologies
• 4.29 Bioenergy Conversion
• 4.30 District Energy Conversion Systems
• 4.31 Concluding Remarks
• Volume 5 Energy Management
• 5.1 Energy Auditing
• 5.2 Energy Conservation
• 5.3 Waste Energy Management
• 5.4 Energy Reliability and Management
• 5.5 Exergy Management
• 5.6 Energy Management Softwares and Tools
• 5.7 Energy Quality Management
• 5.8 Sustainable Energy Management
• 5.9 Optimization in Energy Management
• 5.10 Wireless Technologies in Energy Management
• 5.11 Smart Energy Management
• 5.12 Energy Management in Smart Cities
• 5.13 Smart Grid Energy Management
• 5.14 Patterns Recognition in Energy Management
• 5.15 Energy Management in Network Systems
• 5.16 Energy Management in Data Centers
• 5.17 Energy Management in Wind Energy Systems
• 5.18 Energy Management in Geothermal Energy Systems
• 5.19 Energy Management in Ocean Energy Systems
• 5.20 Energy Management in University Campuses
• 5.21 Energy Management in Hospitals
• 5.22 Energy Management in Hotels
• 5.23 Energy Management in District Energy Systems
• 5.24 Sectoral Energy and Exergy Management
• 5.25 Concluding Remarks