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Catalysis for Alternative Energy Generation

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  • © 2012

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Editors:
  1. László Guczi

    1. Inst. Isotopes, Dept. Surface Chemistry & Catalysis, MTA Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

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  2. András Erdôhelyi

    1. Inst. Chemistry, Dept. Solid State & Radiochemistry, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary

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  • Summarizes recent problems in using catalysts in alternative energy generation and proposes novel solutions
  • Reconsiders the role of catalysis in alternative energy generation
  • Contributors include catalysis and alternative energy experts from across the globe
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Introduction and General Overview

    • Gabriele Centi, Paola Lanzafame, Siglinda Perathoner
    Pages 1-28

  3. Catalytic Production of Liquid Hydrocarbon Transportation Fuels

    • Juan Carlos Serrano-Ruiz, James A. Dumesic
    Pages 29-56

  4. Utilization of Biogas as a Renewable Carbon Source: Dry Reforming of Methane

    • Christina Papadopoulou, Haris Matralis, Xenophon Verykios
    Pages 57-127

  5. Reforming of Ethanol

    • András Erdőhelyi
    Pages 129-173

  6. Methanol Steam Reforming

    • Malte Behrens, Marc Armbrüster
    Pages 175-235

  7. Biodiesel Production Using Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysts: A Review

    • Ajay K. Dalai, Titipong Issariyakul, Chinmoy Baroi
    Pages 237-262

  8. Heterogeneous Catalysts for Converting Renewable Feedstocks to Fuels and Chemicals

    • Karen Wilson, Adam F. Lee, Jean-Philippe Dacquin
    Pages 263-304

  9. Catalytic Combustion of Methane

    • Naoto Kamiuchi, Koichi Eguchi
    Pages 305-327

  10. The Status of Catalysts in PEMFC Technology

    • M. Aulice Scibioh, B. Viswanathan
    Pages 329-368

  11. Catalysis for Direct Methanol Fuel Cells

    • C. Bock, B. MacDougall, C.-L. Sun
    Pages 369-412

  12. Some Colloidal Routes to Synthesize Metal Nanoparticle-Based Catalysts

    • Szilvia Papp, László Kőrösi, Rita Patakfalvi, Imre Dékány
    Pages 413-457

  13. Synthesis, Structure, and Photocatalytic Activity of Titanium Dioxide and Some of Its Surface-Modified Derivatives

    • László Kőrösi, Szilvia Papp, Imre Dékány
    Pages 459-489

  14. Photocatalysis: Toward Solar Fuels and Chemicals

    • Guido Mul
    Pages 491-512

  15. Concluding Remarks and Future Perspectives

    • András Tompos
    Pages 513-523

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 525-536
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The increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and the decrease of the available amount of fossil fuels necessitate finding new alternative and sustainable energy sources in the near future. This book summarizes the role and the possibilities of catalysis in the production of new energy carriers and in the utilization of different energy sources. The main goal of this work is to go beyond those results discussed in recent literature by identifying new developments that may lead to breakthroughs in the production of alternative energy. The book discusses the use of biomass or biomass derived materials as energy sources, hydrogen formation in methanol and ethanol reforming, biodiesel production, and the utilization of biogases. Separate sections also deal with fuel cells, photocatalysis, and solar cells, which are all promising processes for energy production that depend heavily on catalysts.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Inst. Isotopes, Dept. Surface Chemistry & Catalysis, MTA Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

    László Guczi

  • Inst. Chemistry, Dept. Solid State & Radiochemistry, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary

    András Erdôhelyi

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