by Luisa F. Cabeza
Encyclopedia of Energy Storage, Four Volume Set provides
a point-of-entry, foundational-level resource for all scientists and
practitioners interested in this exciting field. All energy storage
technologies - including both their fundamentals, materials and
applications – are covered, with contributions written and expertly
curated by some of the world’s leading scientists. The result is a
comprehensive collection of the most important data, concepts and
studies published in the field. Clearly structured into eight thematic
sections, the book's coverage includes storage related to
thermodynamics, thermal energy, thermal mechanical and mechanical energy
storage, electrochemical energy storage and batteries, hydroenergy, and
finally, capacitors/supercapacitors.
This work will
be an invaluable tool for researchers in the fields of materials
science, energy, engineering, chemistry and physics, and for readers in
both industry and academia. Given the rapid expansion of this field and
of its literature, this timely compilation of definitive reviews is
especially important.
- Offers
a contemporary review of current energy storage research and insights
into the future direction of the field, thus negating the need for
individual searches across various resources
- Provides
a meticulously organized resource, with articles split into 8 sections
on key topics to allow students, researchers and professionals to find
relevant information quickly and easily
- Includes
chapters written by academics and practitioners from various fields and
regions, ensuring that the knowledge within is easily understood by,
and applicable to, a large audience
