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Renewable energy technologies for low-carbon development /

Summary of cutting-edge research, latest advances, and future directions in low carbon and renewable energy systems Renewable Energy Technologies for Low-Carbon Development provides a comprehensive overview of recent and cutting-edge research progress in a variety of current renewable energy and low...

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Other Authors: Du, Chunbao (Editor), Cheng, Yuan (Editor), Zhang, Gang (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, 2025.
Subjects:
Renewable energy sources.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Editors Bio Section
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • 1 Thermoelectric Power Generators and Their Applications 1 Jianxu Shi and Ke Wang
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Principles of Thermoelectric Conversion
  • 1.2.1 Seebeck Effect
  • 1.2.2 Peltier Effect
  • 1.2.3 Thomson Effect
  • 1.2.4 Evaluation Indicators for Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
  • 1.3 Thermoelectric Materials
  • 1.3.1 Traditional Thermoelectric Materials
  • 1.3.2 Half-Heusler Alloys
  • 1.3.3 2D Thermoelectric Materials
  • 1.3.4 Thermoelectric Liquid Materials
  • 1.4 Preparation of Thermoelectric Materials
  • 1.5 Thermoelectric Devices and Their Applications
  • 1.5.1 Conventional Devices
  • 1.5.2 Miniature Devices
  • 1.5.3 Flexible Devices
  • 1.6 Conclusions and Outlook
  • Acknowledgment
  • References
  • 2 Application of Nanomaterials in Organic Solar Cells 27 Tongsiliu Wu
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.1.1 Background
  • 2.1.2 Mechanisms and Structure of OSCs
  • 2.1.3 Advantages of Adding Nanomaterials
  • 2.2 Application of Carbon Materials in OSCs
  • 2.2.1 Allotropes of Carbon Materials
  • 2.2.2 Carbon Nanotubes
  • 2.2.3 Graphene
  • 2.2.4 Fullerene Receptors and Non-fullerene Receptors
  • 2.3 Application of Silver Nanowire-based Nanoarrays in OSCs
  • 2.3.1 Influence of Nanomicrostructure
  • 2.3.2 Silver Nanowires
  • 2.4 Emerging Trends and Future Outlook
  • 2.5 Conclusions
  • References
  • 3 Advances in Low-temperature Na-ion Battery Energy Storage 55 Meng Li, Kuan Wang, Qihang Jing, Xuan Yang, Chenxiang Li, Zhou Liao, Dongsheng Geng, and Biwei Xiao
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 LT NIB Cathode Materials
  • 3.2.1 Polyanion
  • 3.2.2 Layered TMO
  • 3.2.3 Prussian Blue and Its Analogues
  • 3.3 LT NIB Anode Materials
  • 3.3.1 Interleaved Reaction Storage Na Negative Electrode
  • 3.3.2 Alloyed Na Storage Anode
  • 3.3.3 Transformation-type Na Storage Negative Electrode
  • 3.4 LT Organic Electrolyte Research
  • 3.4.1 LT Solvent Exploration
  • 3.4.2 Selection of Electrolyte Salts
  • 3.4.3 Electrolyte Additives
  • 3.5 Summary and Outlook
  • References
  • 4 Thermochemical Energy Storage for Renewable Solar Energy Utilization 89 Ruolan Hu, Lihui Zhang, Wei Deng, Bo Tong, and Yong Zhao
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Materials/Chemical Reactions and Systems for TCES Technology
  • 4.2.1 Gas-Gas TCES Materials/Reactions and Systems
  • 4.2.1.1 Organics Reforming, Decomposition and Gasification
  • 4.2.1.2 Ammonia Synthesis/Dissociation
  • 4.2.1.3 Sulfur-based Reactions
  • 4.2.2 Solid-Gas TCES Materials/Reactions and Systems
  • 4.2.2.1 Carbonates Calcination/Carbonation
  • 4.2.2.2 Hydroxides Dehydration/Hydration
  • 4.2.2.3 Metal Hydrides Dehydrogenation/Hydrogenation
  • 4.2.2.4 Metal Oxides Oxidation/Reduction
  • 4.2.3 Liquid-Gas TCES Materials/Reactions and Systems
  • 4.2.3.1 Isopropanol Dehydrogenation/Hydrogenation
  • 4.2.3.2 Ammonium Hydrogen Sulfate Synthesis/Dissociation
  • 4.3 Solar Receivers/Reactors for TCES Systems
  • 4.3.1 Gas-Gas TCES Receivers/Reactors
  • 4.3.1.1 Solar Methane Reforming Receivers/Reactors
  • 4.3.1.2 Solar Methane Decomposition Receivers/Reactors
  • 4.3.1.3 Solar Ammonia Dissociation/Synthesis Receivers/Reactors
  • 4.3.1.4 Solar Sulfur-based Cycle Receivers/Reactors
  • 4.3.2 Solid-Gas TCES Receivers/Reactors
  • 4.3.2.1 Fixed/Packed Bed Receivers/Reactors
  • 4.3.2.2 Fluidized Bed Receivers/Reactors
  • 4.3.2.3 Moving Bed Receivers/Reactors
  • 4.4 Conclusion
  • Acknowledgment
  • Conflict of Interest
  • References
  • 5 Recent Progress in Triboelectric Nanogenerators and New Challenges 161 Rong Xue and Xiaojia Wei
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Recent Research on Potential Mechanism and Four Working Modes of Teng
  • 5.2.1 Recent Research on Potential Mechanism
  • 5.2.2 CS Mode
  • 5.2.3 LS-Mode
  • 5.2.4 SE-Mode
  • 5.2.5 FT-mode
  • 5.3 Conclusion
  • Conflict of Interest
  • References
  • 6 Wind Turbine Blades in Wind Power Generation: Manufacturing, Recovery and Reuse 181 Zichun Feng, Chunbao Du, Bingjia Wang, Baoli Li, and Gang Zhang
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Recycling of Waste WTBs
  • 6.2.1 Manufacturing of WTBs
  • 6.2.2 Burial and Incineration
  • 6.2.3 Physical Recovery Method
  • 6.2.4 Chemical Recovery Methods
  • 6.2.4.1 Supercritical Fluid Degradation Method
  • 6.2.4.2 Solvent Dissolution Method
  • 6.2.5 Thermal Recovery Methods
  • 6.2.5.1 High Temperature Pyrolysis Recovery
  • 6.2.5.2 Fluidized Bed Method
  • 6.2.5.3 Microwave Pyrolysis Method
  • 6.2.6 Electrochemical Recovery Treatment Method
  • 6.2.7 Energy Recovery Method
  • 6.3 Application Procedure for WTBs after Recycling
  • 6.3.1 Local Post-cut Reuse
  • 6.3.2 Reuse after Crushing
  • 6.4 Future Direction of WTB Improvement
  • Conflict of Interest
  • References
  • 7 Electrocatalysts for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Fuel Cells 205 Shichao Ding, Zhaoyuan Lyu, Yu Meng, Yuehe lin, and Jin-Cheng
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Classification
  • 7.2.1 Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
  • 7.2.2 Alkaline Fuel Cells
  • 7.2.3 Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
  • 7.3 Electrocatalysts
  • 7.3.1 Noble Metal-Based Catalysts
  • 7.3.1.1 Low Pt Catalysts
  • 7.3.1.2 Pt-alloy with Carbon Support
  • 7.3.2 Non-precious-metal Catalysts
  • 7.3.2.1 Transition Metal Oxide-based Catalysts
  • 7.3.2.2 Metal-N-C-based Catalysts
  • 7.3.3 Non-metal-based Catalyst
  • 7.3.3.1 N-doped Carbon-based Catalysts
  • 7.3.3.2 Other Heteroatom-doped Catalysts
  • 7.4 Future Outlook
  • 7.5 Conclusion
  • Acknowledgments
  • Conflict of Interest
  • References
  • 8 Carbon Fiber in Renewable Energy Development 233 Guoqing Xu, Tong Li, Feixiang Wang, Zhiqiang Duan, and Yimin Jing
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Carbon Fiber Classification: Pitch-Based, Viscose Based, PAN Based
  • 8.3 Application of Carbon Fiber
  • 8.4 Application of Carbon Fiber in Wind Power
  • 8.5 Application of Carbon Fiber in the Photovoltaic Industry
  • 8.5.1 Heating Field
  • 8.5.2 Photovoltaic Cell Carrier Board
  • 8.6 Application of Carbon Fiber in the Hydrogen Production Industry
  • 8.6.1 Hydrogen Fuel Cells
  • 8.6.2 Application of Activated Carbon Fiber in Hydrogen Storage Technology
  • 8.7 Redox Fluid Flow Batteries
  • 8.8 Phase Change Energy Storage
  • 8.9 Biofuel Cells
  • 8.10 Emerging Trends and Future Outlook
  • 8.11 Recycling of Carbon Fiber
  • 8.12 Summary
  • References
  • 9 Sustainable Carbon Nanofluids of Petroleum Extraction 257 Chunbao Du and Yuan Cheng
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Carbon Nanofluids for EOR
  • 9.2.1 Graphene-based Nanofluid
  • 9.2.2 CNTs-based Nanofluid
  • 9.2.3 GO-based Nanofluid
  • 9.2.4 QDs-based Nanofluid
  • 9.3 Influencing Factors of Carbon Nanofluids on EOR
  • 9.4 Mechanisms
  • 9.4.1 Wettability
  • 9.4.2 Interfacial Tension
  • 9.4.3 Separation Pressure
  • 9.4.4 Mobility Ratio
  • 9.5 Emerging Trends and Future Outlook
  • 9.6 Conclusions
  • Acknowledgment
  • Conflict of Interest
  • References
  • 10 Carbon Dioxide Capture and Chemical Conversion into Fuels 283 Yanan Zhu
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 CO2 Capture
  • 10.2.1 Technologies for CO2 Capture
  • 10.2.1.1 Pre-combustion Carbon Capture Technology
  • 10.2.1.2 Oxy-fuel Combustion Carbon Capture Technology
  • 10.2.1.3 Post-combustion Carbon Capture Technology
  • 10.2.2 Materials for CO2 Capture
  • 10.2.2.1 Porous Organic Polymers
  • 10.2.2.2 Metal-organic Frameworks
  • 10.2.2.3 Carbon Materials
  • 10.3 Chemical Conversion of CO2 into Fuels
  • 10.3.1 CO2 Conversion into Fuels by Catalytic Hydrogenation
  • 10.3.2 CO2 Conversion into Fuels by Photocatalysis
  • 10.3.3 CO2 Conversion into Fuels by Electrocatalysis
  • 10.4 Conclusions
  • Acknowledgment
  • Conflict of Interest
  • References
  • Index.