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El plan consigue todo sin comprar nada: Descubre la alegría de gastar menos, compartir más y vivir con generosidad
by Liesl ClarkDescubre la verdadera libertad y felicidad que viene de comprar menos y compartir más. En 2013, las amigas Liesl Clark y Rebecca Rockefeller se dieron cuenta de la cantidad de residuos que había en sus playas locales -desde plumas y popotes hasta juguetes y cepillos de dientes- y decidieron hacer algo al respecto. Así nació el proyecto Buy Nothing. Lo que comenzó como un grupo experimental e hiperlocal de vecinos que compartían y juntaban recursos, se convirtió en un movimiento social viral de más de un millón de miembros. Inspirado en las economías de regalo tradicionales, este libro revela una nueva y liberadora forma de vida. Su programa de siete pasos con conciencia medioambiental te ayudará a convertir tu desorden en un tesoro, a pasar menos tiempo comprando y más tiempo conectando y a dejar de lado la necesidad de comprar cosas nuevas. Lleno de listas útiles, como 50 artículos que nunca necesitas comprar (bolsas herméticas y toallas de papel) o 50 cosas para hacer (limpiadores domésticos y aderezos para ensaladas), El plan consigue todo sin comprar nada te anima a repensar las compras y a adoptar una mentalidad de ahorro de espacio, dinero y tiempo.
El planeta inhóspito: La vida después del calentamiento
by David Wallace-WellsUna vez hemos reconocido que nuestro mundo llega a su fin, ¿qué podemos hacer? Este sobrecogedor relato de cómo estamos precipitando el planeta hacia su Armagedón nos descubre amenazas inimaginables hasta en nuestras peores pesadillas. Es peor, mucho peor, de lo que imaginas. Hoy, la subida del nivel del mar es una causa de alarma generalizada entre aquellos que ya han abandonado el sueño pernicioso de que el calentamiento global es un mito. Sin embargo, no es ni siquiera la punta del gigantesco iceberg de horrores inimaginables que amenazan la vida en la Tierra: incendios, huracanes, sequías, inundaciones... Todas estas inquietantes manifestaciones del cambio climático, ya recurrentes para millones de personas, son solo un adelanto de lo que está por llegar: hambrunas, plagas, un aire irrespirable, migraciones cada vez más masivas, el colapso económico e incluso conflictos armados globales. Con una precisión y una lucidez que estremecen, David Wallace-Wells construye el relato caleidoscópico de las consecuencias que tendrá, tan solo dentro de una generación, nuestra impasibilidad ante la crisis ecológica. Incidiendo con crudeza en cómo hemos fracasado al imaginar y, ante todo, promulgar un mejor porvenir, El planeta inhóspito nos transporta a un futuro inminente y nos sirve la reflexión definitiva de cómo hemos devastado nuestro propio hogar; todo ello en clave de una ferviente y aún más apremiante llamada al cambio. Reseñas:«Un antes y un después en todo lo que se ha escrito del cambio climático.»Carlos Fresneda, El Mundo «Un libro que tenemos que leer si no queremos que nuestros nietos nos maldigan.»Timothy Snyder «Un libro penetrante, que a la vez me da miedo y esperanza sobre el futuro.»Jonathan Safran Foer «David Wallace-Wells ha generado intencionadamente una sobrecogedora polémica, a caballo entre los estilos de Stephen King y Stephen Hawking. Este libro te coge totalmente desprevenido y te ahoga en un río desbordante de prosa increíblemente lírica que te convence de la inminencia del Armagedón. Vehemente y perspicaz, describe los horrores de la extinción de nuestra especie con un entusiasmo escalofriante y llega a nuestras manos justo en el momento de mayor urgencia. Espero que todo el mundo lo lea y sienta pavor.»Andrew Solomon «David Wallace-Wells sostiene que el impacto del cambio climático será mucho más grave de lo que piensa la gente, y está en lo cierto. Una obra tan oportuna como estimulante.»Elisabeth Kolbert «Fascinante, terrorífico, propicia una lectura frenética. Este libro es posiblemente el testigo más completo hasta la fecha sobre cómo el cambio climático va a transformar todos y cada uno de los aspectos de nuestras vidas, desde donde vivimos hasta lo que comemos, pasando por las historias que contamos. De obligada lectura para comprender un mundo que cada vez nos es más extraño e impredecible.»Amitav Gosh «Es un libro que tenemos que leer si no queremos que nuestros nietos nos maldigan.»Timothy Snyder «Una advertencia: cuando los científicos concluyen que el peor de los casos previstos para el calentamiento global no era más que optimismo injustificado, quizás es hora de alarmarse. Al menos, esa fue mi reacción cuando terminé de leer este brillante e implacable análisis de Wallace-Wells sobre una pesadilla que nos acecha, pues no se enmarca en un futuro lejano, sino en un presente caótico y apremiante.»Mike Davis «Una descripción rigurosa y lúcida de una crisis sin precedentes y de los mecanismos de negación a los que recurrimos para evitar reconocer su preocupante e innegable existencia.»William Gibson «El planeta inhóspito es el libro más terrorífico que
El porqué de los mapas
by Eduard DalmauUn maravilloso viaje por la historia de los mapas y de los pensadores que dieron forma a nuestro mundo. Antiguamente, conocer la localización del agua, los árboles frutales y la guarida podía suponer la diferencia entre la vida y la muerte. Ninguna sociedad ha podido subsistir y desarrollarse sin un mapa, por lo menos mental, de su entorno. Es precisamente la conversión en signos de esta carta mental lo que dio paso al nacimiento de la cartografía. Eduard Dalmau se propone documentar el origen de los mapas siguiendo el recorrido de los pioneros de la cartografía, cuyo pensamiento moldeó el mundo que hoy conocemos. A través de este relato, complementado con ejemplos de toda suerte que destacan por su antigüedad, rareza y creatividad -cartas de navegación polinesias, tablillas babilonias, rutas talladas en roca- El porqué de los mapas nos brinda una oportunidad única de descifrar los secretos de los más antiguos y misteriosos planos de la Tierra. Así pues, lo que el lector tiene entre manos es un pedazo de historia que desvela cómo se pusieron grano a grano, piedra a piedra, los cimientos de nuestra civilización.
El sueño de Ulises
by José Enrique Ruiz-DomènecUna iluminadora reflexión sobre el Mediterráneo como escenario de la historia y como idea del mundo. El Mediterráneo es un mar aparentemente plácido sobre el que a menudo se ciernen negros nubarrones, un lugar de encuentro y a la vez de conflicto, cuna de los mitos clásicos y de las grandes religiones monoteístas, escenario de algunas de las más deslumbrantes creaciones de la humanidad y campo de batalla de terribles guerras. Con extraordinaria amenidad, José Enrique Ruiz-Domènec construye un elegante retrato del mundo mediterráneo desde la Antigüedad clásica hasta nuestros días que integra ideas y acontecimientos, figuras históricas y literarias, intrigas políticas y pasiones humanas, obras de arte y libros de una biblioteca del conocimiento universal. De la muerte de Sócrates a Carlomagno, de Marco Polo a Napoleón y los sabios de Egipto, de Trieste a Israel, de la Barcelona olímpica a la guerra de los Balcanes, El sueño de Ulises es la gran obra de un maestro de la historiografía que, después de cuarenta años de estudio sobre el Mediterráneo y de diversos libros de éxito, presenta la síntesis definitiva de un crisol de civilizaciones que ha marcado el curso de la historia de forma indeleble a lo largo de tres mil años. Con una habilidad narrativa fascinante, el autor ofrece una iluminadora reflexión sobre la importancia del legado mediterráneo en la cultura mundial, desde la guerra de Troya, que inspiró la poesía épica de Homero, hasta las pateras, que llegan hoy a nuestras costas y constituyen la imagen de nuestras peores decisiones. Un libro de historia para viajar al pasado, entender el presente y pensar el futuro.
Elastic and Thermoelastic Problems in Nonlinear Dynamics of Structural Members: Applications of the Bubnov-Galerkin and Finite Difference Methods (Scientific Computation)
by Jan Awrejcewicz Vadim A. KryskoFrom the reviews: "A unique feature of this book is the nice blend of engineering vividness and mathematical rigour. [...] The authors are to be congratulated for their valuable contribution to the literature in the area of theoretical thermoelasticity and vibration of plates." Journal of Sound and Vibration
Electoral Territoriality in Southern Africa (Routledge Revivals)
by Stephen RuleThis title was first published in 2000. A comprehensive comparison of voting patterns in seven countries of Southern Africa. The modern democratic electoral histories of Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe are placed within the contexts of their pre-colonial and colonial polities. The extent to which urbanization and the regional distribution of language, ethnicity and race impacts on the electoral geography of the sub-continent is demonstrated statistically and cartographically. The analysis is complemented by anecdotal evidence gathered during personal interviews and discussions with voters, politicians, government officials and academics.
Electoral Territoriality in Southern Africa (Routledge Revivals)
by Stephen RuleThis title was first published in 2000. A comprehensive comparison of voting patterns in seven countries of Southern Africa. The modern democratic electoral histories of Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe are placed within the contexts of their pre-colonial and colonial polities. The extent to which urbanization and the regional distribution of language, ethnicity and race impacts on the electoral geography of the sub-continent is demonstrated statistically and cartographically. The analysis is complemented by anecdotal evidence gathered during personal interviews and discussions with voters, politicians, government officials and academics.
Electric Cars and the Resource Challenge (Routledge Focus on Environment and Sustainability)
by Theo HenckensThis book is the first to fully explore the short- and long-term impact of the global electric car rollout on the supply of raw materials.The world has gone from zero to almost 1.5 billion fossil fuel cars in circulation today, contributing significantly to the global climate crisis and necessitating a total transition to electric vehicles in the coming decades. This book responds to key questions surrounding the increase of electric car usage, such as will there be sufficient resources available to permanently supply a future world population of ten billion with electric cars? What is the risk that the supply of essential raw materials will be hampered by geopolitical problems, or that mining capacity cannot be quickly scaled up? How does the switch from fossil fuel vehicles to electric cars impact the recycling of scrap cars? It contains detailed information about the material composition of electric and fossil fuel cars in relation to stocks and relative scarcity of corresponding materials in the earth’s crust and estimates the ultimate annual consumption of metals based on predicted population growth.This book is an important tool for decision- makers in national ministries and international bodies, highlighting how to adopt a global long-term raw materials policy to protect the interests of future generations and global fairness. It provides necessary forecasting insight to industry leaders and specialists, policymakers, and researchers.
Electric Currents in Geospace and Beyond (Geophysical Monograph Series #235)
by Andreas Keiling Octav Marghitu Michael WheatlandElectric currents are fundamental to the structure and dynamics of space plasmas, including our own near-Earth space environment, or “geospace.” This volume takes an integrated approach to the subject of electric currents by incorporating their phenomenology and physics for many regions in one volume. It covers a broad range of topics from the pioneers of electric currents in outer space, to measurement and analysis techniques, and the many types of electric currents.
Electric Vehicle Batteries: Moving from Research towards Innovation
by Emma Briec Beate MüllerThis edited volume presents research results of the PPP European Green Vehicle Initiative (EGVI), focusing on electric vehicle batteries. Electrification is one road towards sustainable road transportation, and battery technology is one of the key enabling technologies. However, at the same time, battery technology is one of the main obstacles for a broad commercial launch of electric vehicles. This book includes research contributions which try to bridge the gap between research and innovation in the field of battery technology for electric vehicles. The target audience primarily comprises researchers and experts in the field.
Electric-Field Control of Magnetization and Electronic Transport in Ferromagnetic/Ferroelectric Heterostructures
by Sen ZhangThis book mainly focuses on the investigation of the electric-field control of magnetism and spin-dependent transportation based on a Co40Fe40B20(CoFeB)/Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)0. 7Ti0. 3O3(PMN-PT) multiferroic heterostructure. Methods of characterization and analysis of the multiferroic properties with in situ electric fields are induced to detect the direct magnetoelectric (ME) coupling. A switchable and non-volatile electric field control of magnetization in CoFeB/PMN-PT(001) structures is observed at room temperature, and the mechanism of direct coupling between the ferroelectric domain and ferromagnetic film due to the combined action of 109° ferroelastic domain switching in PMN-PT and the absence of magnetocrystalline anisotropy in CoFeB is demonstrated. Moreover, the electric-field control of giant magnetoresistance is achieved in a CoFeB-based spin valve deposited on top of (011) oriented PMN-PT, which offers an avenue for implementing electric-writing and magnetic-reading random access memory at room temperature. Readers will learn the basic properties of multiferroic materials, many useful techniques related to characterizing multiferroics and the interesting ME effect in CoFeB/PMN-PT structures, which is significant for applications.
Electrical, Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Solids
by D. B. Sirdeshmukh L. Sirdeshmukh K. G. Subhadra C. S. SunandanaThis book about electrical, electronic and magnetic properties of solids gives guidance to understand the electrical conduction processes and magnetism in a whole range of solids: ionic solids, metals, semiconductors, fast-ion conductors and superconductors. The experimental discussion is enriched by related theories like the free electron theory and the band theory of solids. A large spectrum of topics is presented in this book: Hall effect, magnetoresistance, physics of semiconductors, functioning of semiconductor devices, fast-ion conduction, classical and modern aspects of superconductivity. The book explains the magnetic properties of solids and theoretical and experimental aspects of the various manifestations of magnetism, dia-, para-, ferro-, antiferro- and ferri-magnetism. The consideration of magnetic symmetry, magnetic structures and their experimental determination completes the spectrum of the book. Theories, techniques and applications of NMR and ESR complete the analytical spectrum presented. Some of these topics are not represented in standard books. Each topic is thoroughly treated. There are historical remarks and a discussion of the role of symmetry in the book. The book lays great emphasis on principles and concepts and is written in a comprehensive way. It contains much new information. This book complements an earlier book by the same authors (Atomistic properties of solids - Springer, 2011).
Electrically Driven Quantum Dot Based Single-Photon Sources: Modeling and Simulation (Springer Theses)
by Markus KantnerSemiconductor quantum optics is on the verge of moving from the lab to real world applications. When stepping from basic research to new technologies, device engineers will need new simulation tools for the design and optimization of quantum light sources, which combine classical device physics with cavity quantum electrodynamics. This thesis aims to provide a holistic description of single-photon emitting diodes by bridging the gap between microscopic and macroscopic modeling approaches. The central result is a novel hybrid quantum-classical model system that self-consistently couples semi-classical carrier transport theory with open quantum many-body systems. This allows for a comprehensive description of quantum light emitting diodes on multiple scales: It enables the calculation of the quantum optical figures of merit together with the simulation of the spatially resolved current flow in complex, multi-dimensional semiconductor device geometries out of one box. The hybrid system is shown to be consistent with fundamental laws of (non-)equilibrium thermodynamics and is demonstrated by numerical simulations of realistic devices.
Electricity and Magnetism
by Edward M. PurcellFor 50 years, Edward M. Purcell's classic textbook has introduced students to the world of electricity and magnetism. The third edition has been brought up to date and is now in SI units. It features hundreds of new examples, problems and figures and contains discussions of real-life applications. The textbook covers all the standard introductory topics, such as electrostatics, magnetism, circuits, electromagnetic waves and electric and magnetic fields in matter. Taking a non-traditional approach, magnetism is derived as a relativistic effect. Mathematical concepts are introduced in parallel with the physics topics at hand, making the motivations clear. Macroscopic phenomena are derived rigorously from microscopic phenomena. With worked examples, hundreds of illustrations and nearly 600 end-of-chapter problems and exercises, this textbook is ideal for electricity and magnetism courses. Solutions to the exercises are available for instructors at www. cambridge. org/9781107014022.
Electricity and Magnetism
by Glencoe Mcgraw-HillDiscover the Flexibility to Teach Science Your Way!. "Glencoe Science: Electricity and Magnetism," a module in the Glencoe Science 15 book series, provides students with accurate and comprehensive coverage of middle school National Science Education Standards. Concepts are explained in a clear, concise manner, and are integrated with a wide range of hands-on experiences, critical thinking opportunities, real-world applications, and connections to other sciences and to non-science areas of the curriculum. Co-authored by National Geographic, unparalleled graphics reinforce key concepts. A broad array of print and technology resources help differentiate and accommodate all learners. The modular approach allows you to mix and match books to meet your specific curriculum needs.
Electricity and Magnetism
by Teruo MatsushitaThe author introduces the concept that superconductivity can establish a perfect formalism of electricity and magnetism. The correspondence of electric materials that exhibit perfect electrostatic shielding (E=0) in the static condition and superconductors that show perfect diamagnetism (B=0) is given to help readers understand the relationship between electricity and magnetism. Another helpful aspect with the introduction of the superconductivity feature perfect diamagnetism is that the correspondence in the development of the expression of magnetic energy and electric energy is clearly shown. Additionally, the basic mathematical operation and proofs are shown in an appendix, and there is full use of examples and exercises in each chapter with thorough answers.
Electricity and Magnetism: Holt Science & Technology Short Course N
by Holt Rinehart Winston StaffThe book has a Reading Warm-Up at the beginning of every section provides the student with the section's objectives and key terms. A Reading Strategy at the beginning of every section provides tips to help students organize and remember the information covered in the section.
Electricity and Magnetism: New Formulation by Introduction of Superconductivity (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics)
by Teruo MatsushitaThis book is a very comprehensive textbook covering in great depth all the electricity and magnetism. The 2nd edition includes new and revised figures and exercises in many of the chapters, and the number of problems and exercises for the student is increased.In the 1st edition, emphasis much was made of superconductivity, and this methodology will be continued in the new edition by strengthening of the E-B analogy. Many of the new exercises and problems are associated with the E-B analogy, which enables those teaching from the book to select suitable teaching methods depending on the student’s ability and courses taken, whether physics, astrophysics, or engineering.Changes in the chapters include a detailed discussion of the equivector-potential surface and its correspondence between electricity and magnetism. The shortcomings of using the magnetic scalar potential are also explained. The zero resistivity in a magnetic material showing perfect diamagnetism can be easily proved.This textbook is an ideal text for students, who are competent in calculus and are taking physics, astrophysics, or engineering at degree level. It is also useful as a reference book for the professional scientist.
Electricity and Magnetism: New Formulation by Introduction of Superconductivity (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics)
by Teruo MatsushitaThis comprehensive textbook covers electricity and magnetism in great depth, with the 3rd edition offering updated descriptions of electromagnetic phenomena to help students achieve a more thorough understanding of the subject. In the 1st edition, superconductivity was emphasized, a focus that continued in the 2nd edition, which strengthened the E-B analogy by comparing equipotential surfaces in electricity to equivector potential surfaces in magnetism. The 3rd edition introduces the concept of mean magnetic flux, which aids in determining inductance from magnetic energy. It also demonstrates how vector potential can be directly used to calculate electromotive force. A unique phenomenon is presented when applying current to a superconducting transmission line, where the induced electric field's vector potential is perpendicular to the current. This deviation from common equations can still be explained through Maxwell&’s theory, leading to the correct solution. For a more in-depth grasp of electricity and magnetism, students are encouraged to use Exercises in Electricity and Magnetism by the same author, which offers 400 practice problems. This textbook is ideal for advanced students of physics, astrophysics, or engineering, as well as a valuable reference for professional scientists.
Electrifying Atmospheres: Charging, Ionisation and Lightning in the Solar System and Beyond
by Karen L. AplinElectrical processes take place in all planetary atmospheres. There is evidence for lightning on Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, it is possible on Mars and Titan, and cosmic rays ionise every atmosphere, leading to charged droplets and particles. Controversy surrounds the role of atmospheric electricity in physical climate processes on Earth; here, a comparative approach is employed to review the role of electrification in the atmospheres of other planets and their moons. This book reviews the theory, and, where available, measurements, of planetary atmospheric electricity, taken to include ion production and ion-aerosol interactions. The conditions necessary for a global atmospheric electric circuit similar to Earth's, and the likelihood of meeting these conditions in other planetary atmospheres, are briefly discussed. Atmospheric electrification is more important at planets receiving little solar radiation, increasing the relative significance of electrical forces. Nucleation onto atmospheric ions has been predicted to affect the evolution and lifetime of haze layers on Titan, Neptune and Triton. For planets closer to Earth, heating from solar radiation dominates atmospheric circulations. Mars may have a global circuit analogous to the terrestrial model, but based on electrical discharges from dust storms, and Titan may have a similar global circuit, based on transfer of charged raindrops. There is an increasing need for direct measurements of planetary atmospheric electrification, in particular on Mars, to assess the risk for future unmanned and manned missions. Theoretical understanding could be increased by cross-disciplinary work to modify and update models and parameterisations initially developed for a specific atmosphere, to make them more broadly applicable to other planetary atmospheres. The possibility of electrical processes in the atmospheres of exoplanets is also discussed.
Electrochemical Nanotechnologies
by Madhav Datta Yosi Shacham-Diamand Tetsuya OsakaIn this book, the term "electrochemical nanotechnology" is defined as nanoprocessing by means of electrochemical techniques. This introductory book reviews the application of electrochemical nanotechnologies with the aim of understanding their wider applicability in evolving nanoindustries. These advances have impacted microelectronics, sensors, materials science, and corrosion science, generating new fields of research that promote interaction between biology, medicine, and microelectronics. This volume reviews nanotechnology applications in selected high technology areas with particular emphasis on advances in such areas. Chapters are classified under four different headings: Nanotechnology for energy devices - Nanotechnology for magnetic storage devices - Nanotechnology for bio-chip applications - Nanotechnology for MEMS/Packaging.
Electrochemical Perspective Towards Wastewater Treatment (Advances in Wastewater Research)
by Sanjay Kumar Maulin P. Shah Ila Jogesh Ramala SarkarThis book presents electrochemical water treatment methods, which offer ways to find more sustainable solutions. The majority of electrochemical water treatment methods use electricity as the main reactant to conduct the treatment process. Among well-developed electrochemical water treatment methods such as electrocoagulation, electroflotation, electrodialysis, electrochemical oxidation-reduction, there are evolving methods, which show good pre fundamentals for their use in industry-scale applications. These methods increase the removal rates of pollutants, remove drawbacks, extend the applicability of existing electrochemical water treatment methods, and improve cost-efficiency. This book also delivers the improved and enhanced innovative techniques which are economical and efficient for wastewater treatment industry. In addition, the book will envisage the future potential of electrochemical treatment adaptation and a protocol for achieving graded water flexibility and a sustainable future. The main typical reactors used for electrochemical water treatment methods are discussed in this book. Moreover, the volume includes some examples of electrochemical water treatment methods in practice and the activities of some companies working in the field of water treatment. At the same time, design solutions for reactors of developing electrochemical processes are still in the stage of optimization and development, which are presented in the book. There is often a difficulty in selecting the right size of equipment for the treatment of water with given flow rates and concentration of pollutants. This book focuses on the challenges and future tendencies for this highly efficient technology to reach the full-scale implementations as well.
Electrochemically Assisted Remediation of Contaminated Soils: Fundamentals, Technologies, Combined Processes and Pre-Pilot and Scale-Up Applications (Environmental Pollution #30)
by M. A. Rodrigo E. V. Dos SantosThis book provides an overview of the current development status of remediation technologies involving electrochemical processes, which are used to clean up soils that are contaminated with different types of contaminants (organics, inorganics, metalloids and radioactive). Written by internationally recognized experts, it comprises 21 chapters describing the characteristics and theoretical foundations of various electrochemical applications of soil remediation. The book’s opening section discusses the fundamental properties and characteristics of the soil, which are essential to understand the processes that can most effectively remove organic and inorganic compounds. This part also focuses on the primary processes that contribute to the application of electrochemically assisted remediation, hydrodynamic aspects and kinetics of contaminants in the soil. It also reviews the techniques that have been developed for the treatment of contaminated soils using electrochemistry, and discusses different strategies used to enhance performance, the type of electrode and electrolyte, and the most important operating conditions. In turn, the book’s second part deals with practical applications of technologies related to the separation of pollutants from soil. Special emphasis is given to the characteristics of these technologies regarding transport of the contaminants and soil toxicity after treatment. The third part is dedicated to new technologies, including electrokinetic remediation and hybrid approaches, for the treatment of emerging contaminants by ex-situ and in-situ production of strong oxidant species used for soil remediation. It also discusses pre-pilot scale for soil treatment and the use of solar photovoltaic panels as an energy source for powering electrochemical systems, which can reduce both the investment and maintenance costs of electrochemically assisted processes.
Electrode Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion
by Mesfin A. KebedeThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and materials used in electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices, including lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, zinc-ion batteries, supercapacitors and conversion materials for solar and fuel cells. Chapters introduce the technologies behind each material, in addition to the fundamental principles of the devices, and their wider impact and contribution to the field. This book will be an ideal reference for researchers and individuals working in industries based on energy storage and conversion technologies across physics, chemistry and engineering. FEATURES Edited by established authorities, with chapter contributions from subject-area specialists Provides a comprehensive review of the field Up to date with the latest developments and research Editors Dr. Mesfin A. Kebede obtained his PhD in Metallurgical Engineering from Inha University, South Korea. He is now a principal research scientist at Energy Centre of Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa. He was previously an assistant professor in the Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science at Hawassa University, Ethiopia. His extensive research experience covers the use of electrode materials for energy storage and energy conversion. Prof. Fabian I. Ezema is a professor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He obtained his PhD in Physics and Astronomy from University of Nigeria, Nsukka. His research focuses on several areas of materials science with an emphasis on energy applications, specifically electrode materials for energy conversion and storage.