{"product_id":"introduction-to-hydrogen-technology-isbn-9781119265542","title":"Introduction to Hydrogen Technology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduces the field of hydrogen technology and explains the basic chemistry underlying promising and innovative new technologies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis new and completely updated edition of \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Hydrogen Technology\u003c\/i\u003e explains, at an introductory level, the scientific and technical aspects of hydrogen technology. It incorporates information on the latest developments and the current research in the field, including: new techniques for isolating and storing hydrogen, usage as a fuel for automobiles, residential power systems, mobile power systems, and space applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Hydrogen Technology, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e features classroom-tested exercises and sample problems. It details new economical methods for isolating the pure hydrogen molecule. These less expensive methods help make hydrogen fuel a very viable alternative to petroleum-based energy. The book also adds a new chapter on hydrogen production and batteries. It also provides in-depth coverage of the many technical hurdles in hydrogen storage. The developments in fuel cells since the last edition has been updated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers new chapters on hydrogen production, storage, and batteries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures new sections on advanced hydrogen systems, new membranes, greenhouse gas sensors and updated technologies involving solar and wind energies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes problems at the end of the Chapters, as well as solutions for adopters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is an introduction to hydrogen technology for students who have taken at least one course in general chemistry and calculus; it will also be a resource book for scientists and researchers working in hydrogen-based technologies, as well as anyone interested in sustainable energy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePREFACE ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eABOUT THE COMPANION WEBSITE xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 AVAILABLE ENERGY RESOURCES 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Civilization and the Search for Sustainable Energy 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 The Planet’s Energy Resources and Energy Consumption 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 The Greenhouse Effect and its Influence on Quality of Life and the Ecosphere 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Nonrenewable Energy Resources 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Renewable Energy Sources 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Energy Storage 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Energy Ethics 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 CHEMISTRY BACKGROUND 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Reversible Reactions and Chemical Equilibrium 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Acid–Base Chemistry 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Chemical Thermodynamics 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Chemical Kinetics 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Electrochemistry (Oxidation–Reduction Reactions) 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Organic Chemistry 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Polymer Chemistry 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Photochemistry 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 Plasma Chemistry 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 HYDROGEN PRODUCTION 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Electrolysis 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Thermolysis (Thermal Reactions Involving Solar Energy) 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Photovoltaic Electrolysis 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Plasma ARC Decomposition 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Thermochemical Process (Thermal Decompositions by Processes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eother than Solar Energy) 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Photocatalysis 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Biomass Conversion 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Gasification 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 High-Temperature Electrolysis 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.10 Miscellaneous Methods 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.11 Comparative Efficiencies 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 HYDROGEN PROPERTIES 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Occurrence of Hydrogen, Properties, and Use 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Hydrogen Storage 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGY 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Production of Hydrogen 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Hydrogen Transportation, Storage, and Distribution 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Hydrogen Safety 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Hydrogen Technology Assessment 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 BATTERIES 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Definitions 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Working Units 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Examples of Selected Batteries 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Conducting Polymer Batteries (Organic Batteries) 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Practical Considerations 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Electric Transportation 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 FUEL CELL ESSENTIALS 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Definition of Fuel 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 What is a Fuel Value? 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Why do we Want to use Hydrogen as Fuel? 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Classification of Fuel Cells 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Open Circuit Voltages of Fuel Cells 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Thermodynamic Estimate of Fuel Cell Voltage 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Efficiency of a Fuel Cell 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9 Efficiency and Temperature 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.10 Influence of Electrode Material on Current Output 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.11 Pressure Dependence of Fuel Cell Voltage 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.12 Thermodynamic Prediction of Heat Generated in a Fuel Cell 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.13 Fuel Cell Management 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.14 Rate of Consumption of Hydrogen and Oxygen 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.15 Rate of Production of Water 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.16 Fuel Crossover Problem 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.17 Polymer Membranes for PEMFC 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.18 Parts of PEMFC and Fabrication 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.19 Alkaline Fuel Cells (AFCs) 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.20 Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.21 Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.22 Flowchart for Fuel Cell Development 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.23 Relative Merits of Fuel Cells 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.24 Fuel Cell Technology 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.25 Fuel Cells for Special Applications 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.26 Fuel Cell Reformers 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.27 Fuel Cell System Architecture 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 7: Redox Reactions in DMFC 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 FUEL CELLS APPLICATIONS 393\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Stationary Power Production 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Fuel Cell Transportation 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Micropower Systems 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Mobile and Residential Power Systems 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Fuel Cells for Space and Military Applications 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Conclusion 404\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Choice Questions 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX 407\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eK.S.V. 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