Description
Sustainable Materials for a Carbon-Neutral Energy Future explores cutting-edge materials that are emerging from advancements in materials science and engineering. These innovative, carbon-neutral materials have enhanced properties that reduce environmental impact, and include, but are not limited to, low-carbon footprint composites, bio-based polymers, and recyclable energy storage solutions. As climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing humanity, necessitating a swift transition to sustainable energy sources, the development and adoption of carbon-neutrality plays a pivotal role in achieving this transition by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enabling widespread implementation. This book equips readers on how to leverage these sustainable materials.The purpose of Sustainable Materials for a Carbon-Neutral Energy Future is to provide a timely and comprehensive resource that explores the potential of carbon-neutral approaches for green energy, addressing the growing demand for knowledge in this rapidly evolving field.- Provides a comprehensive understanding of carbon-neutral strategies, including their composition, properties, and manufacturing processes- Includes detailed case studies that showcase successful implementations of carbon-neutral strategies in real-world green energy projects- Addresses emerging trends and potential future directions in the field of carbon-neutral strategies for green energy
Table of Contents
SECTION I: Introduction to carbon neutrality and sustainability1. Sustainable materials for a carbon-neutral energy futureSECTION II: Applications in renewable energy systems2. Thermoelectric materials and technologies toward carbon neutrality3. Advanced battery materials and technologies for sustainable and carbon-neutral hybrid energy storage4. Supercapacitor materials and technologies toward carbon neutrality5. Fuel cell materials and technologies toward carbon neutrality6. Carbon neutrality in hydrogen energy7. Energy harvesting materials and technologies toward carbon neutralitySECTION III: Environmental and economic considerations, challenges, future perspectives, and conclusion8. Environmental benefits, economic viability, and life cycle assessment of energy materials for carbon neutrality9. Recycling lithium-ion batteries: Promoting sustainability in the transition to green energy10. Solar photovoltaic systems' smart and data-driven predictive maintenance toward carbon neutrality and economic efficiency11. Carbon neutrality in the energy sector: Conclusion and call to action
