Optoelectronics: Principles and Practices Author : Zander Luther Subject : Optics ISBN :9781639874149 Optoelectronics, a subfield of photonics, is the study and application of electronic equipment and systems that produce, detect and control light. In addition to visible light, it also includes the study Read More |
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Alternative Energy: Systems and Applications Author : David McCartney Subject : Alternative Energy ISBN :9781639870394 The energy resources other than fossil fuels and traditional sources of energy are known as alternative sources of energy. This energy is naturally replenished on a human timescale. Unlike fossil fuels, Read More |
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Alternative Fuels: Integration Pathways for Renewable Energy Author : Leah Thompson Subject : Alternative Energy ISBN :9781639870400 Fuels which are derived from sources other than petroleum are termed as alternative fuels. Some of their common examples are biodiesel, bioethanol, propane, hydrogen, electricity and non-fossil natural Read More |
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Biomass: Methods for Volume Calculation and Energy Valorization Author : Nina Goldman Subject : Biofuels ISBN :9781639870769 Any plant or animal material used by humans as fuel is referred to as biomass. Wood is an example of biomass which is used in the form of pellets and briquettes. Biomass feedstock are the substances used Read More |
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Author : Mark Cook Subject : Biofuels ISBN :9781639875467 Any plant or animal material that can be used to produce energy in the form of electricity or heat is called biomass. These are organic materials which store chemical energy sourced from the sun. Wood Read More |
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Climate Change: Impacts and Concerns Author : Daisy Mathews Subject : Climate and Weather ISBN :9781639871094 The long term average weather of a place is termed as climate. The change in weather patterns of a place which may last for more than a few decades is termed as climate change. Some major factors responsible Read More |
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Global Warming: Consequences and Solutions Author : Declan Hernandez Subject : Climate and Weather ISBN :9781639872626 The rise in the aggregate temperature of the climate system of the earth is known as global warming. It primarily focuses on the study of human-caused increase in the temperature of the surface globally. Read More |
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Global Warming: From Science to Practice Author : Declan Hernandez Subject : Climate and Weather ISBN :9781639872633 The phenomenon of rise in average temperature of Earth’s climate is known as global warming. Anthropogenic activities such as deforestation, burning of fossil fuels, use of aerosols, etc. are the driving Read More |
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Author : Simon Oakenfold Subject : Ecology and Ecosystems ISBN :9781639870158 The scientific study of the interactions of organisms with each other and with their environment is referred to as ecology. It also includes the relationships between individuals of the same species, between Read More |
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