Beyond oil and gas: The methanol economy - Hardcover

Olah, George-A

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ISBN 10: 3527312757 ISBN 13: 9783527312757

Verlag: Wiley-VCH Verlag & Co, 2006

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"...a well-written review of the energy situation in the global context...a valuable addition to the literature." (CHOICE, October 2006) "...exceptionally clear and engaging. For anyone interested in the subjects of energy, fossil fuels, and energy solutions, this book will be a valuable resource...worth reading and considering in detail." (Chemical & Engineering News, October 2, 2006) "..I am pleased to recommend most enthusiastically this inexpensive, forward-looking, and inspiring book to anyone concerned with the major challenge of future energy and environmental problems--a central issue for our society." (The Chemical Educator, May/June 2006)

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In this masterpiece, the renowned chemistry Nobel Laureate, George A. Olah and his colleagues discuss in a clear and readily accessible manner the use of methanol as a viable alternative to our diminishing fossil fuel resources. They look at the pros and cons of our current main energy sources, namely oil and natural gas, and varied renewable energies, and new ways to overcome obstacles. Following an introduction, Olah, Goeppert and Prakash look at the interrelation of fuels and energy, and at the extent of our non renewable fossil fuel resources. Despite the diminishing reserve and global warming, the authors point out the continuing need for hydrocarbons and their products. They also discuss the envisioned hydrogen economy and its significant shortcomings. The main section then focuses on the methanol economy, including the conversion carbon dioxide from industrial exhausts (such as flue gases from fossil fuel burning power plants) and carbon dioxide contained in the atmoshere into convenient liquid methanol for fuel uses (notably in fuel cells) and as a raw material for hydrocarbons. The book is rounded off with a glimpse into the future. This book features a forward looking and inspiring work regarding the major challenges of future energy and environmental problems.

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• Verlag: Wiley-VCH Verlag & Co
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• ISBN 10: 3527312757
• ISBN 13: 9783527312757
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 304