Heterogeneous Nanocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Volume 1: Energy Applications (1版)

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【簡介】 An essential companion for catalysis researchers and professionals studying economically viable and eco-friendly catalytic strategies for energy conversionIn the two-volume Heterogeneous Nanocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, a team of distinguished researchers deliver a comprehensive discussion of fundamental concepts in, and practical applications of, heterogeneous nanocatalysis for alternative energy production, biomass conversion, solar energy, green fuels, H2 production, fuel cells, electrochemical energy conversion processes, CO2 conversion, clean water, and environmental protection.The volumes cover the design and catalytic performance of various nanocatalysts, including nanosized metals and metal oxides, supported metal nanoparticles, inverse oxide-metal nanocatalysts, core-shell nanocatalysts, nanoporous zeolites, nanocarbon composites, and metal oxides in confined spaces. Each chapter contains a critical discussion of the opportunities and challenges posed by the use of nanosized catalysts for practical applications.Volume 1 - Energy Applications focuses on the conversion of renewable energy (biomass/solar) into green fuels and chemicals, ammonia synthesis, clean hydrogen production, and electrochemical energy conversion processes using a variety of nanosized catalysts.It also offers: A thorough introduction to heterogeneous catalysis and nanocatalysis, as well as a discussion of catalytic active sites at nano-scale rangeComprehensive explorations of the methods for control and activation of nanosized catalystsPractical discussions of C3N4-based nanohybrid catalysts for solar hydrogen production via water splittingNanosized catalysts in visible light photocatalysis for sustainable organic synthesisApplications of MXenes in electrocatalysisPerfect for researchers, postgraduate students, chemists, and engineers interested in heterogeneous catalysis and nanocatalysis, Heterogeneous Nanocatalysis for Energy and Environmental Sustainability will also earn a place in the libraries of professionals working in alternative energy production, biomass conversion, solar energy, green fuels, H2 production, fuel cells, electrochemical energy conversion processes, CO2 conversion, clean water, and environmental protection.

Stochastic Models for Prices Dynamics in Energy and Commodity Markets: An Infinite-Dimensional Perspective

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This monograph presents a theory for random field models in time and space, viewed as stochastic processes with values in a Hilbert space, to model the stochastic dynamics of forward and futures prices in energy, power, and commodity markets. In this book, the well-known Heath–Jarrow–Morton approach from interest rate theory is adopted and extended into an infinite-dimensional framework, allowing for flexible modeling of price stochasticity across time and along the term structure curve. Various models are introduced based on stochastic partial differential equations with infinite-dimensional Lévy processes as noise drivers, emphasizing random fields described by low-dimensional parametric covariance functions instead of classical high-dimensional factor models. The Filipović space, a separable Hilbert space of Sobolev type, is found to be a convenient state space for the dynamics of forward and futures term structures. The monograph provides a classification of important operators in this space, covering covariance operators and the stochastic modeling of volatility term structures, including the Samuelson effect. Fourier methods are employed to price many derivatives of interest in energy, power, and commodity markets, and sensitivity 'delta' expressions can be derived. Additionally, the monograph covers forward curve smoothing, the connection between forwards with fixed delivery and delivery period, as well as the classical theory of forward and futures pricing. This monograph will appeal to researchers and graduate students interested in mathematical finance and stochastic analysis applied in the challenging markets of energy, power, and commodities. Practitioners seeking sophisticated yet flexible and analytically tractable risk models will also find it valuable.

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"With the continuous migration of people towards metropolitan areas in search of employment, the demands for core services and energy, coupled with an increasing awareness of the impact of climate change, have placed the management and planning of global urban energy under a lot of pressure. Trends toward urban energy service transformations that offer greater affordability, reliability, efficiency and adaptability provide hope for a global sustainable future. At the same time, there are also limits to these transitions, as well as risks involved. For example, on one end of the spectrum, our urban energy future includes land use sprawl, high fossil fuel use, pollution, and unhealthy urban conditions. On the other side of this transition spectrum is more energy choices, and healthier, more livable cities, along with less energy use and fewer greenhouse gas emissions. What the future might hold for transforming the world's cities depends upon an understanding of the risks of current trajectories and the opportunities for and limitations to developing sustainable urban energy systems. This edited volume brings together leading experts on the prospects and challenges of urban energy innovation and on related-economic, social and environmental sustainability transitions. The focus of the volume is on multidisciplinary reviews, research informing technologies and policies for sustainability, and analytical insights addressing rapid urbanization and changes across a diverse typology of global cities. The volume will include an overview of the current state of urban energy systems. It will also document and evaluate urban energy prospects for a sustainable, resilient future. Sample Chapter(s) Chapter 1: Introduction Contents: Introduction (Andrea Pierce, Joshua Sperling and Peter J Marcotullio) Trends and Drivers: Past Trends and Future Prospects for a Sustainable Urban Energy Transition (Andrea Pierce, Peter J Marcotullio and Joshua Sperling) Individual Behaviors as Drivers of Energy Usage (Rae Zimmerman) Urban Energy Transitions in Developed Nation Cities: Co-Evolution of Energy and Climate Change Mitigation Polices in Japan and Tokyo (Jelena Aleksejeva, Gerasimos Voulgaris, Yin Long and Alexandros Gasparatos) California Embraces Carbon Neutrality: Does This Mean Change in Business as Usual? (Stephanie Pincetl) Powering the City at the Speed of Thought: Toward a Collective Urban-Energy Intelligence (Joe Ravetz) Geography of Residential Energy Use in the New York City Metropolitan Region, 1993–2009 (Nicholas Rio, Allan Lu and Peter J Marcotullio) Urban Energy Transitions in Developing Nation Cities: An Assessment of Brazilian Urban Actions for Climate Change (Gustavo de Melo Ribeiro, André Felipe Simões and Hirdan Katarina de Medeiros Costa) Industrial Transformation and Residential Sustainable Consumption for the Promotion of Low-Carbon Urbanization in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei (Zhihui Li, Xiangzheng Deng, Chao Wang and Lu Peng) On-Road Energy Efficiency and CO₂ Reduction Strategies in a Small Island State: Grenada (Peter Marcotullio Shelby Smith, Patrick Lamson-Hall and Solly Angel) Considerations for Social Justice: The Social Justice Implications of Energy Transitions (Michael Dorsch) Learning from Energy and Basic Service Dynamics in Accra and Delhi: Urban Poor Neighborhoods and Integrated Transitions Toward Equity, Sustainability and Resilience (Anni Beukes, Frederick Agyemang and Josh Sperling) Conclusions: Conclusions (Peter J Marcotullio, Joshua Sperling and Andrea Pierce) Readership: Professionals, researchers and informed readers interested in understanding urban energy prospects for a sustainable, resilient future."

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Energy and the Environment Examine the tension between energy production and consumption and environmental conservation with the latest edition of this widely read text In the newly revised Fourth Edition of Energy and the Environment, the authors deliver an insightful and expanded discussion on the central topics regarding the interaction between energy production, consumption, and environmental stewardship. The book explores every major form of energy technology, including fossil fuels, renewables, and nuclear power, wrapping up with chapters on how energy usage affects our atmosphere, and the resulting global effects. The latest edition includes new figures and tables that reflect the most recent numbers on conventional and renewable energy production and consumption. The history and current status of relevant U.S. and international governmental energy legislation is discussed along with the text. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the fundamentals of energy and energy use in industrial societies, including the forms of energy, scientific notation, and the principle of energy conservation A comprehensive exploration of fossil fuels, including petroleum, coal, and natural gas, along with their history, world production, and remaining future resources Discussion of the pros and cons of nuclear power, it’s rise in China, and it’s fall elsewhere, and a history of power plant accidents A practical discussion of heat engines, including their thermodynamics, energy content of fuels, and heat pumps and engines In-depth examinations of new innovations and rapidly increasing use of renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass energy, along with updates on battery technology and alternative energy storage techniques Detailed discussions of the atmospheric effects of our energy usage on scales both local and global; reports from the International Panel on Climate Change; the carbon budget, carbon capture and storage, and geoengineering Perfect for either graduate or upper-level undergraduate students of physics, environmental science, and engineering, Energy and the Environment is also an indispensable resource for anyone professionally or personally interested in climate change, energy policy, and energy conservation.