Materials Science in Energy Technology
Published on 2. December 2012
574 pages
978-0-323-14553-4 (ISBN)
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Materials Science in Energy Technology presents the fundamental properties of materials that are essential to a particular energy application. This book discusses the areas of research required for the development of other materials for that application. Organized into 10 chapters, this book starts with an overview of the methods of producing energy, which are arranged in approximate chronological order as to when the methods were or will be first utilized. This text then reviews the wide scope of materials associated with nuclear fission technology. Other chapters consider the major materials requirements and problems for ceramics in magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) power generators. This book discusses as well the three processes that are involved in the photovoltaic effect, including light absorption, charge separation in the photovoltaic cell, and migration of charge carriers. The final chapter deals with the physical properties of superconductors. This book is a valuable resource for materials scientists, metallurgists, physicists, and chemists.
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G.G. Libowitz | M. S. Whittingham
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List of ContributorsPrefaceChapter 1 Heterogeneous Catalysis in Fossil Fuel Conversion I. Introduction II. General Aspects of Heterogeneous Catalysis III. Major Petroleum Fuels Processes IV. Other Fuels Processes V. Outlook ReferencesChapter 2 Materials for Nuclear Fission Power Reactor Technology I. Introduction II. Fuel Cycles for Nuclear Fission Energy Systems III. Notes on Uranium and Thorium Resources IV. Some Principles of Nuclear Materials Science V. Solid Fuel Materials VI. Fuel Elements VII. Moderator and Control Materials VIII. Pressure Vessels ReferencesChapter 3 Ceramics for Coal-Fired MHD Power Generation I. Introduction II. Materials Requirements III. Properties of Coal Slag IV. Materials for the MHD Channel V. Materials for the Air Preheater VI. Materials Degradation VII. Summary ReferencesChapter 4 Materials for Solar Energy Conversion I. Introduction II. Materials for Solar Thermal Conversion III. Materials for Photovoltaic Conversion ReferencesChapter 5 Materials for Geothermal Energy Utilization I. Nature of Geothermal Sources II. Processes for Geothermal Energy Utilization III. Materials Problems in Geothermal Systems IV. Reported Geothermal Scaling and Corrosion V. Selection of Corrosion and Erosion Resistant Materials VI. Scale Prevention and Control ReferencesChapter 6 Materials for Thermonuclear Fusion Reactors I. Introduction II. Effects of Radiation on CTR Materials III. First-Wall Materials and Diverter Trapping Surfaces IV. Blanket Materials V. Superconducting Materials VI. Tritium Permeation Barriers ReferencesChapter 7 Development of Fuel Cells-A Materials Problem I. Background of Electrochemical Power Generation II. Basic Types of Fuel Cells III. Breakdown of Fuel Cell Units and Systems IV. Electrode Materials and Electrocatalysts V. Materials Aspects of Fuel Cell Systems VI. Outlook of Research in Fuel Cell Materials ReferencesChapter 8 The Role of Materials Science in the Development of Hydrogen Energy Systems I. Introduction II. Generation of Hydrogen III. Transmission and Storage of Hydrogen IV. Utilization of Hydrogen V. Conclusion ReferencesChapter 9 Material Aspects of the New Batteries I. Introduction II. Component Requirements III. The Anode IV. Solid Electrolytes and Separators V. The Cathode VI. Battery Systems ReferencesChapter 10 Superconducting Materials for Energy-Related Applications I. Introduction II. The Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Superconductors III. Occurrence and Properties of Important and Potentially Important Superconductors IV. The State of the Art ReferencesIndex
