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Green tech refers to materials and technology that are used to reduce adverse human impact on Earth. It encompasses a wide area of scientific research, including energy, atmospheric science, agriculture, material science, and hydrology.
Using sustainable resources to produce energy for a better greener tomorrow has been at the epicentre of man’s thought since 1987, in the United Nations Brundtland Report was published, which defined sustainable development as “needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”.
It has real-world examples some of which include,
Wind Energy: Wind has been an important driver of development over millennia, providing mechanical energy for industrial processes, water pumps, and sailing ships. Modern wind turbines are used to generate electricity and provided approximately 6% of global electricity in 2019. Electricity from onshore wind farms is often cheaper than existing coal plants and competitive with natural gas and nuclear. A good example of this is coal. The total efficiency of usable energy against energy output for coal was 29% this means that out of one coal, we can extract only 29% of energy from it whereas for wind power it was recorded at 1164% return to its original energy output as of a 2020 study in the USA.
Solar Power: Solar technologies convert sunlight into electrical energy either through photovoltaic (PV) panels or through mirrors that concentrate solar radiation. This energy can be used to generate electricity or be stored in batteries or thermal storage.
The world faces significant challenges as population and consumption continue to grow while fossil fuels and other raw materials are depleted at ever-increasing rates. Environmental consciousness and a penchant for thinking about material cycles have caught on with consumers. Therefore, the use of environmentally compatible materials and sustainable production methods are now desired. Materials and Technologies for a Green Environment is a new book that discusses the major issues surrounding the production of energy through biofuels and waste management. It comprises seven chapters that cover various fields of interest to readers involved in environmental management and sustainability planning. The topics covered include renewable energy sources, thermoelectric generators, electric vehicles, biodiesel production from poultry waste, advanced scramjet combustion engines, and sustainable architecture for green buildings. Given its scope, this book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and engineers in environmental science, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, and sustainability studies.
The book is a timely reference for students, researchers, and engineers involved in environmental science, mechanical engineering, and chemical engineering.
About the Author:
Dr Santhanam Harikrishnan
Dr Santhanam Harikrishnan received his B.E. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from the University of Madras, in 2002, M.E. in 2007, and PhD in 2015 in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University. He is the Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kings Engineering College, Chennai, India. Dr Harikrishnan is an active researcher working on phase change material Nano-fluids and supercapacitors. He has published many papers in refereed journals from major publishers like Elsevier, Springer, IEEE, IOP, and Taylor & Francis.
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Green technologies for a greener environment
2023-03-31
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