Woodhead Publishing Electrochemical Pathways for Sustainable Energy and Resource Recovery (Woodhead Series in Bioenergy)

Electrochemical Pathways for Sustainable Energy and Resource Recovery is a comprehensive guide that explores the innovative intersection of electrochemistry, bioenergy, and resource recovery. The book reviews current electrochemical technologies and future trends in sustainable bioenergy and resource recovery, including biodegradable materials, into directly usable forms of energy. It covers the basics of electrochemical principles, electrode materials, and cell configurations, and focuses on hydrogen and other energy carriers such as syngas and ammonia. The book also introduces electrochemical CO2 reduction technologies and provides a cost analysis and life cycle assessment of electrolysis-based bioenergy systems. The book begins with the fundamentals of electrochemistry, covering principles, electrode materials, electrolytes, and cell configurations, and examines the integration of electrolysis with waste-to-energy processes. It introduces electrochemical solutions for energy and resource recovery, highlighting the role of electrolysis in sustainable energy production and photoelectrochemical systems. The book has a dedicated chapter on electrolytic hydrogen production, including design considerations and integration with renewable energy sources. Advanced wastewater treatment through electrolysis is also covered, focusing on methods for treating contaminants and recovering resources. The book explores electrochemical methods for biomass upgrading and valorisation, integrating electrolysis with anaerobic digestion and waste-to-energy processes. It discusses power-to-gas systems for renewable energy integration, presenting principles and case studies, as well as electrochemical CO2 reduction for carbon capture and utilization. Finally, it provides a techno-economic analysis of electrolysis-based bioenergy systems and discusses challenges and opportunities in electrolysis-based solutions. Electrochemical Pathways for Sustainable Energy and Resource Recovery is an essential resource for researchers, engineers, scientists, and professionals involved in the fields of electrochemistry, bioenergy, and resource recovery. It will also benefit graduate and postgraduate students in environmental science, engineering, and related fields, providing them with a holistic view of the challenges and opportunities in electrochemical conversion processes in bioenergy and resource recovery applications. Explains important concepts related to harnessing electrochemical systems to convert bioresources, including biodegradable materials, into directly usable forms of energy Provides comprehensive cost analysis and environmental impact assessments of electrolysis-based bioenergy systems, helping identify economically viable and environmentally friendly energy solutions Focuses on hydrogen and other energy carriers such as syngas and ammonia Covers the basics of electrochemical principles, electrode materials, and cell configurations