This exciting new volume explores the recent advances in renewable energy production, the policies surrounding renewable energy, and practical applications.
Table of ContentsPreface
1. Vegetable Seed Oils as Biofuel: Need, Motivation, and Research IdentificationsDeepak Kumar, Vijay Kumar Chhibber, Ajay Singh and Adesh Kumar
1.1 Introduction to Vegetable Oils
1.2 Motivation
1.3 Need of Research
1.3.1 Biodiesel Considerations
1.3.2 Energy Balance and Security
1.3.3 Air Quality
1.3.4 Engine Function
1.3.5 Safety
1.4 Detailed Survey
1.5 Identification of the Research Gaps
1.5.1 Toxicity
1.5.2 Biodegradability
1.6 Conclusions
References
2. Methodology and Instrumentation for Biofuel with Study on Cashew Nut Shell LiquidDeepak Kumar, Vijay Kumar Chhibber, Ajay Singh and Adesh Kumar
2.1 Methodology
2.2 Procedure
2.2.1 Common Points
2.3 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
2.4 Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry
2.5 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
2.6 CNSL Study
2.7 Conclusions
References
3. Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Energy ApplicationsSwagata Sarma, Gaurav Pandey, Uttamasha B. Borah, Nadezhda Molokitina, Geetanjali Chauhan and Monika Yadav
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Carbon Dioxide Sequestration
3.2.1 Biological Carbon Sequestration
3.2.2 Geological Carbon Sequestration
3.2.3 Technological Carbon Sequestration
3.2.4 Hydrate-Based CO2 Sequestration Technology
3.2.5 Carbon Sinks and Types
3.2.5.1 Estuarine Ecology as Sediment Carbon
3.2.5.2 Mangroves and Mudflat Soils as Carbon Sink
3.2.5.3 Tidal Marsh Soils as Carbon Sink
3.2.5.4 Soils of Coastal Agroecosystem as Carbon Sink
3.2.5.5 Sediments of Marine Coastal Ecologies as Carbon Sink
3.2.6 CO2 Sequestration Utilization in Enhanced Oil Recovery
3.3 Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage
3.3.1 Global CCUS Development
3.3.2 Risk Analysis of CCUS
3.4 Renewable Energy
3.4.1 Solar Energy
3.4.2 Hydro Energy
3.4.3 Geothermal Energy
3.4.4 Biomass Energy
3.4.5 Wind Energy
3.5 Conclusion
References
4. Affordable and Clean Energy: Natural Gas Hydrates and Hydrogen StorageUttamasha B. Borah, Gaurav Pandey, Swagata Sarma, Nadezhda Molokitina and Geetanjali Chauhan
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Gas Hydrates
4.2.1 Extraction Methodologies
4.2.1.1 Thermal Stimulation Method
4.2.1.2 Depressurization Method
4.2.1.3 Inhibitor Injection Method
4.2.1.4 Gas Exchange Method
4.2.2 Geological Hazards
4.2.2.1 Hydrate-Associated Risks for Oil and Gas Exploitation
4.2.3 Sustainable Applications
4.2.4 Solidified Natural Gas
4.2.5 Seawater Desalination
4.2.6 CO2 Sequestration and Methane Recovery
4.2.7 Gas Separation
4.3 Hydrogen Energy
4.3.1 Types of H2
4.3.2 Hydrogen Storage
4.3.2.1 Compressed Gas
4.3.2.2 Underground Hydrogen Storage
4.3.2.3 Liquid Hydrogen
4.3.2.4 Solid Storage
4.3.3 H2 as Fuel
4.3.4 Industrial Applications of H2
4.4 Recent Advancement Toward Clean Energy Applications
4.5 Conclusion
References
5. Wind and Solar PV System-Based Power Generation: Imperative Role of Hybrid Renewable Energy TechnologyMadhura K. Pardhe, Rupendra Kumar Pachauri and Priyanka Sharma
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development
5.3 Global Energy Scenario
5.4 Solar Energy Potential
5.5 Wind Potential for Power Generation
5.6 Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
5.7 Pros and Cons of the Hybrid Renewable Energy System
5.7.1 Pros of the Hybrid Renewable Energy System
5.7.2 Cons of the Hybrid Renewable Energy System
5.8 Conclusion
References
6. A Systematic Review of the Last Decade for Advances in Photosynthetic Microbial Fuel Cells with Bioelectricity GenerationVijay Parthasarthy, Riya Bhattacharya, Roshan K. R., Shankar R., Siddhant Srivastava and Debajyoti Bose
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Background
6.3 Methodology
6.4 Study Selection Criteria
6.5 Configurations and Performance Evaluation of Photosynthetic Microbial Fuel Cells
6.5.1 Algal-Based p-MFC
6.5.2 Plant-Microbial Fuel Cells or P-MFCs
6.6 Outlook
Data Availability Statement
Funding
Conflict of Interest
References
7. Hydrothermal Liquefaction as a Sustainable Strategy for Integral Valorization of Agricultural WasteManisha Jagadale, Mahesh Jadhav, Nagesh Kumar T., Prateek Shrivastava and Niranjan Kumar
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Generation of Biofuels
7.3 Biomass Conversion Routes
7.4 HTL Reaction Mechanism
7.5 HTL Process Yield Calculations
7.6 HTL Advantage Over Pyrolysis
7.6.1 Energy Content from the Biomass
7.6.2 Bio-Oil and Bio-Coal Yields
7.6.3 Oxygen Content in Bio-Oil
7.6.4 Carbon Content Utilization
7.6.5 No Pretreatment and Drying
7.6.6 Energy Saving
7.7 Types of Reactors for the Hydrothermal Liquefaction Process
7.7.1 Batch Reactor
7.7.2 Continuous Reactor
7.7.2.1 Continuous Plug Flow Reactor
7.7.2.2 Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor
7.8 Influence of Operating Parameters
7.8.1 Biomass Type
7.8.2 Operating Temperature
7.8.3 Heating Rate
7.8.4 Residence Time
7.8.5 Pressure
7.8.6 Type of Catalyst
7.9 Product Distribution and Evaluation
7.9.1 Liquid (Bio-Oil)
7.9.2 Solid (Hydrochar)
7.9.3 Aqueous Water and Gases
7.10 Potential Applications of HTL Products
7.11 Challenges and Limitations of the HTL Process
7.12 Techno-Economic and Environmental Analysis
7.13 Conclusions
References
8. Imperative Role of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell System and Hydrogen Energy Storage for Modern Electric Vehicle Transportation: Challenges and Future PerspectivesRupendra Kumar Pachauri, Deepa Sharma, Surajit Mondal, Shashikant and Priyanka Sharma
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Modeling of the PEMFC System
8.3 Electrical Vehicle Categories
8.4 Hydrogen Energy Storage
8.4.1 Hydrogen Energy Production: Approaches with Challenges
8.4.2 Methods of Hydrogen Energy Storage: Approaches and Challenges
8.5 Future Scope, Challenges, and Benefits of FCEVs
8.6 Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles in the Aspect of Modern Transportation System
8.7 MATLAB/Simulink Study of FC-Powered Electric Drive System
8.8 Conclusion
References
9. Ocean Energy—A Myriad of Opportunities in the Renewable Energy SectorR. Raajiv, R. Vijaya Kumar and Jitendra Kumar Pandey
9.1 Introduction
9.2 International Agencies Promoting Ocean Energy Projects
9.3 Ocean Energy Potential
9.4 Types of Ocean Energy
9.5 Tidal Energy
9.5.1 Tidal Stream Generator
9.5.2 Tidal Stream Barrage
9.5.3 Tidal Lagoon
9.5.4 Dynamic Tidal Power
9.6 Tidal Currents
9.7 Wave Energy
9.8 Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
9.9 Salinity Gradient
9.10 Marine Energy Projects in India
9.10.1 Case Study 1
9.10.2 Case Study 2
9.11 Conclusion
Author Contributions
References
10. Performance of 5 Years of ESE Lightning Protection System: A ReviewSachin Kumar, Gagan Singh and Nafees Ahamad
Introduction
Theoretical Background
External Lightning Protection Structure for the PV Power Plant
Results and Analysis
Conclusion
References
11. Solar Photovoltaic System-Based Power Generation: Imperative Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningRupendra Kumar Pachauri, Jitendra Yadav, Stephen Oko Gyan Torto, Ahmad Faiz Minai, Vikas Pandey, Shashikant and Priyanka Sharma
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Solar Energy Power Generation Scenario in the Indian Context
11.3 Applications of AI and ML in Solar PV Systems
11.3.1 Maintenance Prediction
11.3.2 Optimization of Orientation of the Solar Panels to Maximize Energy Generation
11.3.3 Weather Forecasting for PV System Power Assessment
11.3.4 Forecasting of PV System Performance During Dust Accumulation
11.3.5 Solar Parameter Prediction
11.3.6 Fault Detection Using Artificial Intelligence
11.4 Pros and Cons of AI and ML Techniques in Solar PV System
11.5 Application of GA-Based Optimal Placement of PV Modules in an Array to Reduce PSCs
11.5.1 Modeling of PV System
11.5.2 Genetic Algorithm-Based PV Array Reconfiguration
11.5.3 Shading Scenarios and Electrical Performance
11.6 Conclusion
References
12. Waste to Energy Technologies for Energy RecoverySenthil Kumar Kandasamy and Ramyea R.
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Preparation Methods
12.3 Carbonization and Activation
12.3.1 Uses of Carbonization
12.3.2 Uses of Activation
12.3.2.1 Phosphoric Acid Activation
12.3.2.2 Zinc Chloride Activation
12.3.2.3 Potassium Hydroxide Activation
12.3.2.4 Potassium Carbonate Activation
12.3.2.5 Nitric Acid Activation
12.4 Electrode Materials Extracted from Biowastes
12.4.1 Carbon Nanotube
12.4.2 Graphene Oxide
12.4.3 Carbon Aerogel
12.4.4 Activated Carbon
12.5 Energy Storage Applications
12.6 Importance of Electrolyte
12.7 Conclusions
References
13. A Review of Electrolysis Techniques to Produce Hydrogen for a Futuristic Hydrogen EconomyVijay Parthasarthy, Siddhant Srivastava, Riya Bhattacharya, Sudeep Katakam, Akash Krishnadoss, Gaurav Mitra and Debajyoti Bose
13.1 Introduction
13.1.1 Chemistry Behind Electrolysis
13.1.2 Step 1
13.1.3 Step 2
13.1.4 Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis
13.2 Methodology
13.2.1 Search Strategy
13.2.2 Search Scope
13.2.3 Search Method
13.2.4 Search String
13.2.5 Study Selection Criteria
13.3 Configurations and Performance Evaluation of AEM Electrolyzer
13.4 Scope for Improvements
13.5 Conclusion
References
14. Prospects of Sustainability for Carbon Footprint ReductionRiya Bhattacharya, Debajyoti Bose, Gaurav Mitra and Abhijeeta Sarkar
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Context and Outcomes of the United Nations Climate Change Framework
14.3 Monitoring Direct and Indirect Carbon Emissions
14.4 Sustainable Alternatives to Reduce Carbon Footprints
14.4.1 Policies for Reducing Carbon Footprints
14.4.2 Technologies and Strategies Designed for Specific Sectors
14.4.3 Innovative Carbon Reduction Strategies and Technologies
14.4.3.1 Buildings and Cities
14.4.3.2 Transportation
14.4.4 Societal Contribution Toward Carbon Reduction
14.5 Carbon Elimination from the Atmosphere
14.6 Outlook
Conflict of Interest
References
15. Conventional and AI-Based MPPT Techniques for Solar Photovoltaic System-Based Power Generation: Constraints and Future PerceptionRupendra Kumar Pachauri, Vaibhav Sharma, Adesh Kumar, Shashikant, Akhlaque Ahmad Khan and Priyanka Sharma
15.1 Introduction
15.2 MPPT Systems
15.2.1 Conventional MPPT Techniques
15.2.2 AI-Based MPPT Techniques
15.2.3 Pros and Cons of Conventional and AI-Based MPPT
15.3 Challenges and Future Perspective
15.4 Radial Diagram-Based Relational Performance of MPPT Techniques
15.5 Conclusion
References
16. Bioethanol Production and Its Impact on a Future BioeconomyApurva Jaiswal, Riya Bhattacharya, Siddhant Srivastava, Ayushi Singh and Debajyoti Bose
16.1 Introduction to Bioenergy
16.1.1 Bioethanol
16.1.1.1 Bioethanol as an Alternative Fuel
16.1.1.2 Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation
16.2 Overview of Lignocellulosic Biomass
16.2.1 Composition and Structure
16.2.2 Pretreatment Techniques for Lignocellulosic Biomass
16.2.2.1 Physical Pretreatment
16.2.2.2 Physiochemical Pretreatment
16.2.2.3 Chemical Pretreatment
16.2.2.4 Biological Pretreatment
16.3 Challenges and Opportunities
16.3.1 Pretreatment Constraints in LCB Production
16.3.2 Role of Microbes in LCB Production
16.3.3 Cost Constraints in LCB Production
16.3.4 Genetic Manipulation of Energy Crops
16.3.4.1 Increasing Cellulose Content
16.3.4.2 Reduction of Plant Cell Wall Recalcitrance and Cellulose Crystallinity
16.3.4.3 Production of Hydrolases in Plants
16.3.4.4 Lignin Modification
16.4 Bioethanol Economy
16.4.1 Synthetic Biology of CBP Microbes
16.4.1.1 Cellulose Expression and Secretion Systems
16.4.1.2 Enhanced Tolerance
16.4.1.3 Metagenomics
16.4.1.4 Advanced Biofuel Production
16.4.2 Future Perspective for LCB Production
References
17. Waste-to-Energy Technologies for Energy RecoveryShivam Pandey, Anjana Sharma, Naveen Kumar, Nupur Aggarwal and Ajay Vasishth
17.1 Energy
17.1.1 Global Issues and Renewable Energy
17.2 Alternatives to Waste-to-Energy Routes that Might Be Used
17.2.1 Technology Limitations of WTER
17.2.2 Waste-to-Energy
17.2.3 Worldwide Sector for Waste-to-Energy
17.3 The Situation of the Waste-to-Energy Market Today
17.3.1 Environmental Advantages of Waste-to-Energy
17.3.2 Pollutants from Landfills
17.3.3 Release of Arsenic from Garbage
17.3.4 Vaporized Organic Substances
17.3.5 Municipal Solid Waste Management
17.4 Technical and Economic Considerations
17.4.1 Fuel from Plastic
17.4.2 Biochemical Conversion
17.4.3 Thermochemical Conversion
17.4.4 Thermal Treatment
17.5 Conclusion
References
18. Biodiesel Production, Storage Stability, and Industrial Applications: Opportunities and ChallengesGirdhar Joshi
18.1 Biodiesel
18.2 Feedstocks for Biodiesel Production
18.3 Biodiesel Conversion Methods
18.3.1 Homogenous Catalysis
18.3.2 Heterogenous Catalysis
18.3.3 Enzymatic Catalysis
18.4 Physicochemical Properties of Biodiesel
18.5 Storage Stability of Biodiesel
18.5.1 Addition–Elimination Reaction
18.6 Combustion Characteristics of Biodiesel
18.7 Conclusions and Future Perspectives of Biodiesel
References
19. Biomass Energy and Its ConversionNaval V. Koralkar, Mohit Kumar, Raj Kumar and Praveen Kumar Ghodke
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Sources of Biomass
19.3 Techniques for Converting Biomass Into Energy
19.3.1 Thermochemical Conversion
19.3.1.1 Pyrolysis
19.3.1.2 Biomass Gasification
19.3.1.3 Combustion
19.4 Biochemical/Biological Conversion
19.5 Physical Conversion
19.6 Power Plant Dynamic Modeling and Simulation Using Biomass as Fuel
19.6.1 Biomass Combustion Modeling
19.7 Summary
References
20. Co-Gasification of Coal and Waste Biomass for Power GenerationNaval V. Koralkar, Mohit Kumar, Raj Kumar and Praveen Kumar Ghodke
20.1 Introduction
20.1.1 Combined Usage of Biomass and Coal
20.2 Co-Gasification
20.2.1 Gasification Technologies
20.3 Biomass Gasification Co-Generation
20.4 Summary
References
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