Innovations in Production and Applications of Alternative Fuels

Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-0-443-40354-5
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 335 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Innovations in Production and Applications of Alternative Fuels is a comprehensive reference book that covers the basics of alternative fuels, production techniques, physicochemical properties, and their various applications from a thermal engineering perspective. It focuses on alternative fuel production from diverse feedstocks, providing insights into feedstock selection, preparation techniques, combustion performance, emissions, and the use of additives and nanoparticles to enhance fuel performance in internal combustion engines. This book is essential for understanding the field of alternative fuels, and is invaluable for professionals and researchers in energy engineering, thermal engineering, environmental science, and sustainable development.

It delves into different feedstocks, including edible-based, non-edible based, waste-based alternatives, algae-based feedstocks, and hydrogen carriers like ammonia fuel. It also explores the application of nanoparticles and additives to enhance fuel performance. Additionally, economic aspects, energy policies, and challenges associated with alternative fuels are discussed, offering practical insights and recommendations for future advancements.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Muhammad Ali, Hafiz

Yaqoob, Haseeb

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Alternative und erneuerbare Energien

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to alternative fuels
2. Potential alternative fuels feedstocks
3. Edible-based alternative fuels feedstocks
4. Non-edible based alternative fuels feedstocks
5. Plastic and tire-based alternative fuels feedstocks
6. Algae-based alternative fuels feedstocks
7. Energy, exergy, thermo-economics, and sustainability analysis of alternative fuels
8. Hydrogen carriers including ammonia fuel applications
9. Nanoparticles and additives application in alternative fuels
10. Alternative fuels economics and its commercialization
11. Environmental assessment of alternative fuels
12. Machine learning in the application of the alternative fuels

Über Autor(innen)

Yaqoob, Haseeb
Haseeb Yaqoob earned a doctoral degree from the School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia. is currently working as a post-doctoral research fellow in the Mechanical Engineering department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia. Prior to his work at KFUPM,
he worked as an Assistant Professor at the university and has an interest in alternative fuel, renewable energy, and thermal sciences. Over the span of five years, he supervised numerous undergraduate and graduate students and his work produced more than 40 papers featured in various reputed international journals, with over 1000 citations.