This first book to focus on the topic serves as a basis for defining a roadmap for the role of catalysis in energy production. As such, this ready reference for researchers and engineers covers all the hot topics from a broad perspective -- fuel cells, hydrogen production and storage, methane storage and industrial catalysis.
With its analysis of new directions and opportunities in the area and its integration of industrial, governmental and academic points of view, this is a real must-have for everyone interested in "greener" energy production.

PART I: Fuel Cuells<br> <br>THE DIRECT ETHANOL FUEL CELL: A CHALLENGE TO CONVERT BIOETHANOL CLEANLY INTO ELECTRIC ENERGY<br>Introduction<br>Principles and Different Kinds of Fuel Cells<br>Low-Temperature Fuel Cells (PEMFCs and DAFCs)<br>Solid Alkaline Membrane Fuel Cells (SAMFC)<br>PERFORMANCE OF DIRECT METHANOL FUEL CELLS FOR PORTABLE POWER APPLICATIONS<br>Introduction <br>Experimental<br>Results and Discussion<br>SELECTIVE SYNTHESIS OF CARBON NANOFIBERS AS BETTER CATALYST SUPPORTS FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE FUEL CELLS<br>Introduction<br>Preparation and Characterization of CNFs and Fuel Cell Catalysts<br>Results<br>TOWARDS FULL ELECTRIC MOBILITY: ENERGY AND POWER SYSTEMS<br>Introduction<br>The Current Grand Challenges<br>Power-Energy Needed in Vehicles<br>A Great New Opportunity for True Zero Emissions<br>Advanced Systems Integration<br> <br>PART II: Hydrogen Storage<br> <br>MATERIALS FOR HYDROGEN STORAGE<br>The Primitive Phase Diagram of Hydrogen<br>Hydrogen Storage Methods<br>Pressurized Hydrogen<br>Liquid Hydrogen<br>Physisorption<br>Metal Hydrides<br>Complex Hydrides<br>Chemical Hydrides (Hydrolysis)<br>New Hydrogen Storage Materials<br> <br>PART III: Three H2 and Hydrogen Vectors Production<br> <br>CATALYST DESIGN FOR REFORMING OF OXYGENATES<br>Introduction<br>Catalyst Design<br>Reforming Reactions: Process Principles<br>Key Examples of Oxygenate Reforming Reactions<br>ELECTROCATALYSIS IN WATER ELECTROLYSIS<br>Introduction<br>Thermodynamic Considerations<br>Kinetic Considerations<br>The Hydrogen Evolution Reaction<br>The Oxygen Evolution Reaction<br>Electrocatalysts: State-of-the-Art<br>Water Electrolysis: State-of-the-Art<br>Beyond Oxygen Evolution<br>ENERGY FROM ORGANIC WASTE: INFLUENCE OF THE PROCESS PARAMETERS ON THE PRODUCTION OF METHANE AND HYDROGEN<br>Introduction<br>Experimental<br>Results and Discussion<br>NATURAL GAS AUTOTHERMAL REFORMING: AN EFFECTIVE OPTION FOR A SUSTAINABLE DISTRIBUTED PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN<br>Introduction<br>Autothermal Reforming: From Chemistry to Engineering<br>Thermodynamic Analysis<br>A Case Study<br>Economic Aspects<br> <br>PART IV: Industrial Catalysis for Sustainable Energy<br> <br>THE USE OF CATALYSIS IN THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH-QUALITY BIODIESEL<br>Introduction<br>Heterogeneous Transesterification and Esterification Catalysts<br>Selective Hydrogenation in Biodiesel Production<br>PHOTOVOLTAICS - CURRENT TRENDS AND VISION FOR THE FUTURE<br>Introduction<br>Market: Present Situation and Challenges Ahead<br>Crystalline Silicon Technology<br>Thin Films<br>Other Technology-Related Aspects<br>Advanced and Emerging Technologies<br>System Aspects<br>CATALYTIC COMBUSTION FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ENERGY<br>Introduction<br>Lean Catalytic Combustion for Gas Turbines<br>Fuel-Rich Catalytic Combustion<br>Oxy-Fuel Combustion<br>Microcombustors<br>Catalytic Materials<br>CATALYTIC REMOVAL OF NOx UNDER LEAN CONDITIONS FROM STATIONARY AND MOBILE SOURCES<br>Introduction<br>Selective Catalytic Reduction<br>NOx Storage Reduction<br>Open Issues and Future Opportunities<br>