Life-Cycle Analysis for New Energy Conversion and Storage Systems: Volume 1041

Hardback

Main Details

Title Life-Cycle Analysis for New Energy Conversion and Storage Systems: Volume 1041
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Vasilis Fthenakis
Edited by Anne Dillon
Edited by Nora Savage
SeriesMRS Proceedings
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:193
Dimensions(mm): Height 230,Width 152
Category/GenreMaterials science
ISBN/Barcode 9781605110158
ClassificationsDewey:621.042
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Materials Research Society
Imprint Materials Research Society
Publication Date 4 June 2008
Publication Country United States

Description

Life-cycle analyses (LCA), vital in detailing the range of a technology's effects upon the environment and human health, afford us solid information for judiciously selecting those that provide the least damage. This book bring us a major step forward in generating well-balanced, accurate assessments of the environmental impacts of new energy conversion and storage technologies. It presents information on the life cycle of photovoltaics. Since this technology is rapidly evolving, periodic updates are essential for ensuring well-balanced comparisons with other technologies. It also focuses on nanomaterial-based technologies for energy storage and includes comprehensive overviews on the use of nanostructured materials in hydrogen storage, environmental issues related to such storage, and descriptions of new nanoscale systems for energy storage and offers interesting new energy storage technologies. The book also features LCA methodologies applicable to energy-systems analysis, detailing ways of quantifying land use and suggesting applicable metrics.