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Electrospun Nanofibers: Principles, Technology and Novel Applications
by Ashok Vaseashta Nimet BölgenThis book presents the development of electrospun materials, fundamental principles of electrospinning process, controlling parameters, electrospinning strategies, and electrospun nanofibrous structures with specific properties for applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, textile, water treatment, sensor, and energy fields. This book can broadly be divided into three parts: the first comprises basic principles of electrospinning process, general requirements of electrospun materials and advancement in electrospinning technology, the second part describes the applications of electrospun materials in different fields and future prospects, while the third part describes applications that can be used in advanced manufacturing based on conjoining electrospinning and 3D printing. Electrospinning is the most successful process for producing functional nanofibers and nanofibrous membranes with superior chemical and physical properties. The unique properties of electrospun materials including high surface to volume ratio, flexibility, high mechanical strength, high porosity, and adjustable nanofiber and pore size distribution make them potential candidates in a wide range of applications in biomedical and engineering areas. Electrospinning is becoming more efficient and more specialized in order to produce particular fiber types with tunable diameter and morphology, tunable characteristics, having specific patterns and 3D structures.With a strong focus on fundamental materials science and engineering, this book provides systematic and comprehensive coverage of the recent developments and novel perspectives of electrospun materials. This comprehensive book includes chapters that discuss the latest and emerging applications of nanofiber technology in various fields, specifically in areas such as wearable textile, biomedical applications, energy generation and storage, water treatment and environmental remediation, and sensors such as biomarkers in healthcare and biomedical engineering. Despite all these advancements, there are still challenges to be addressed and overcome for nanofiber technology to move towards maturation.
Electrospun Nanofibres: Materials, Methods, and Applications
by Senthilkumar Krishnasamy Chandrasekar Muthukumar Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani Mariyappan ShanmugamElectrospinning is a versatile method to synthesize fiber materials. Electrospun Nanofibres: Materials, Methods, and Applications explores the technical aspects of electrospinning methods used to derive a wide range of functional fiber materials and their applications in various technical sectors. As electrospinning is a process that can be modified strategically to achieve different fibers of interest, this book covers the wide spectrum of electrospinning methodologies, such as coaxial, triaxial, emulsion, suspension, electrolyte and gas-assisted spinning processes. It: • Discusses a broad range of materials, including synthetic polymers, biodegradable polymers, metals and their oxides, hybrid materials, nonpolymers, and more. • Reviews different electrospinning methods and combined technologies. • Describes process-related parameters and their influence on material properties and performance. • Examines modeling of the electrospinning process. • Highlights applications across different industries. This book is aimed at researchers, professionals, and advanced students in materials science and engineering.
Electrospun Nanofibrous Separator for Enhancing Capacity of Lithium-ion Batteries (Synthesis Lectures on Green Energy and Technology)
by Yifu LiThis book offers an in-depth exploration of battery separators, a critical component in Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Serving as insulators between electrodes to prevent internal short circuits, these separators play a crucial role in retaining liquid electrolyte and facilitating the migration of lithium ions during battery cycling. In the face of increasing demand for high-performance LIBs across diverse applications, the development of superior separators is imperative. Among the various advancements in battery separator research, electrospun nanofibrous separators have gained significant attention. These separators exhibit compelling characteristics, including large pore size (typically above 500 nm), high porosity (typically above 70%), and an interconnected porous structure, all of which enhance ion transportation efficiency and battery cycling performance. However, a notable focus in previous studies has been on electrochemical inert materials as battery separators, which do not contribute to the battery's capacity. This book presents a comprehensive study that introduces a novel concept: the development of a redox-active separator based on electrospun polypyrrole (PPy) composite nanofibers to significantly enhance battery capacity. The book begins by exploring the effects of separators on battery performance, providing valuable insights and guidance for separator design. Then, a detailed investigation into the kinetics of in-situ polymerization of PPy with electrospun fibrous membranes as templates follows, shedding light on the mechanisms behind fabricating the proposed separator. Finally, this book presents the fabrication and characterization of the proposed separator, showcasing potential of the separator for enhancing battery capacity. This book is intended for researchers, engineers, and professionals in the field of battery technology, materials science, and electrochemistry. It is also a valuable resource for graduate students and academics seeking advanced insights into the development of high-performance lithium-ion batteries and innovative separator technologies.
Electrospun Polymeric Nanofibers: Insight into Fabrication Techniques and Biomedical Applications (Advances in Polymer Science #291)
by R. JayakumarThis volume deals with the various fabrication techniques, surface functionalization and biomedical applications of polymeric fibers possessing different scale and structure. It provides an overview of fabrication techniques such as Co-axial, Centrifugal, Melt and Yarning to procure multiscale, tubular and layered fibrous scaffold employed for biomedical applications. The chapters in this volume discusse the surface/chemical functionalization of fibers which enhance the biological properties of the fibrous scaffolds as well as the development of hybrid, layered and external stimuli-responsive fibrous scaffolds that hold potential application in biosensor and other biomedical fields. In addition, recent advances and applications of polymeric multiscale fibers in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine and drug delivery are presented. The potential use of fibrous scaffolds in bone, neural, tendon/ligament and cardiac tissue engineering, nanofibers as an antimicrobial wound dressing, employed in cancer theragnostics and in the treatment of skin/periodontal infections are discussed. The volume provides expert knowledge on the fabrication techniques, development of different scale and hybrid structure fibers, surface functionalization, layered and external stimuli responsive fibrous scaffolds. It will be beneficial to material/biomaterials scientists, bioengineering and biotechnologists by providing a better understanding on the subject of the innovative applications of fibrous scaffolds in drug delivery, tissue engineering, wound dressings and regenerative medicine.
Electrospun Porous Nanofibers: An Introduction (Synthesis Lectures on Emerging Engineering Technologies)
by A. K. Haghi Ann Rose Abraham Maria Mathew Rony Rajan PaulThis book introduces readers to electrospinning, a nanofabrication technique used to produce nanofibers, and discusses the properties and applications of these nanofibers. The book begins with an overview of the electrospinning process, and strategies for producing nanofibers with different morphologies. The advantages and limitations of the nanofiber technology, and future outlook are addressed next. Then recent and novel applications of electrospun nanofibers in different areas including biomedical, environmental, textile and energy are discussed, followed by a more detailed review of the fabrication and properties of electrospun nanofiber membranes and composites.
Electrostatic Discharge Protection: Advances and Applications (Devices, Circuits, and Systems #46)
by Juin J. LiouElectrostatic discharge (ESD) is one of the most prevalent threats to electronic components. In an ESD event, a finite amount of charge is transferred from one object (i.e., human body) to another (i.e., microchip). This process can result in a very high current passing through the microchip within a very short period of time. Thus, more than 35 percent of single-event chip damages can be attributed to ESD events, and designing ESD structures to protect integrated circuits against the ESD stresses is a high priority in the semiconductor industry. <P><P>Electrostatic Discharge Protection: Advances and Applications delivers timely coverage of component- and system-level ESD protection for semiconductor devices and integrated circuits. Bringing together contributions from internationally respected researchers and engineers with expertise in ESD design, optimization, modeling, simulation, and characterization, this book bridges the gap between theory and practice to offer valuable insight into the state of the art of ESD protection. Amply illustrated with tables, figures, and case studies, the text: <P><P>Instills a deeper understanding of ESD events and ESD protection design principles Examines vital processes including Si CMOS, Si BCD, Si SOI, and GaN technologies Addresses important aspects pertinent to the modeling and simulation of ESD protection solutions Electrostatic Discharge Protection: Advances and Applications provides a single source for cutting-edge information vital to the research and development of effective, robust ESD protection solutions for semiconductor devices and integrated circuits.
Electrostatic Kinetic Energy Harvesting
by Philippe Basset Dimitri Galayko Elena BlokhinaHarvesting kinetic energy is a good opportunity to power wireless sensor in a vibratory environment. Besides classical methods based on electromagnetic and piezoelectric mechanisms, electrostatic transduction has a great perspective in particular when dealing with small devices based on MEMS technology. This book describes in detail the principle of such capacitive Kinetic Energy Harvesters based on a spring-mass system. Specific points related to the design and operation of kinetic energy harvesters (KEHs) with a capacitive interface are presented in detail: advanced studies on their nonlinear features, typical conditioning circuits and practical MEMS fabrication.
Electrostatic Lens Systems, 2nd edition
by D.W.O. HeddleThis second edition enables readers to design lens systems for focusing beams of charged particles that have useful characteristics. The book covers the basic theory of the motion of charged particles in electrostatic fields and describes several methods for the calculation of the potential and field distribution for various electrode geometries. It emphasizes the Bessel function expansion method and the nine-point implementation of the finite difference method. The accompanying disk provides a suite of computer programs (LENSYS for MS-DOS) intended for practical use in the design and analysis of systems using round lenses with apertures or cylindrical elements.
Electrostatic Precipitator Handbook: Physics, High Voltage Supply, Grounding and Sizing
by Manfred Schmoch Dominik SteinerThe reader receives information on electrical gas cleaning systems as they are operated in power plants, steel works, cement works, chemical plants, CHP plants and biomass power plants.Electrostatic precipitators clean gases, especially exhaust gases, from dust and aerosols down to the smallest particle sizes. With reference to practice, the book explains the physical, constructive and electrotechnical basics. It also describes the requirements for the design and operation of these systems. The current edition deals in particular with the physics of negative and positive corona and the extended application possibilities that arise from the targeted use of positive corona. A number of references show ways to calculate and cost-effectively build a new electrostatic precipitator - or to upgrade or convert an existing one for lower clean gas values.
Electrostatics 1999, Proceedings of the 10th INT Conference, Cambridge, UK, 28-31 March 1999
by D.M. TaylorElectrostatics 1999: Proceedings of the 10th INT Conference, Cambridge, UK, 28-31 March 1999 provides an overview of recent research in electrostatics and an insight into the multifarious applications for electrostatics in industry. This comprehensive reference is ideal for researchers in physics, chemistry, and engineering who work in electrostati
Electrotechnical Systems: Calculation and Analysis with Mathematica and PSpice
by Igor Korotyeyev Valerii Zhuikov Radoslaw KasperekAdvances in mathematical methods, computer technology, and electrotechnical devices in particular continue to result in the creation of programs that are leading to increased labor productivity. Mathematical and simulation programs—and other programs that unite these two operations—provide the ability to calculate transitional, steady-state processes, stability conditions, and harmonic composition, and are often used to analyze processes in power electronic systems. Electrotechnical Systems: Calculation and Analysis with Mathematica and PSpice explores the potential of two such programs—Mathematica and ORCAD (PSpice)—as they are used for analysis in various areas. The authors discuss the formulation of problems and the steps in their solution. They focus on the analysis of transient, steady-state processes and their stability in non-stationary and nonlinear systems with DC and AC converters. All problems are solved using Mathematica, and program codes are presented. The authors use ORCAD (PSpice) to compare the results obtained by employing Mathematica and to demonstrate the peculiarities associated with its use.This book clearly and concisely illustrates represented expressions, variables, and functions and the general application of the mathematical pocket Mathematica 4.2 for the analysis of the electromagnetic processes in electrotechnical systems. It will be a valuable addition to the library of anyone working with electrotechnical systems.
Electrotechnical Systems: Simulation with Simulink® and SimPowerSystems™
by Viktor PerelmuterFilling a gap in the literature, Electrotechnical Systems: Simulation with Simulink® and SimPowerSystems™ explains how to simulate complicated electrical systems more easily using SimPowerSystems™ blocks. It gives a comprehensive overview of the powerful SimPowerSystems toolbox and demonstrates how it can be used to create and investigate models of both classic and modern electrotechnical systems.Build from Circuit Elements and Blocks to System ModelsBuilding from simple to more complex topics, the book helps readers better understand the principles, features, and detailed functions of various electrical systems, such as electrical drives, power electronics, and systems for production and distribution of electrical energy. The text begins by describing the models of the main circuit elements, which are used to create the full system model, and the measuring and control blocks. It then examines models of semiconductor devices used in power electronics as well as models of DC and AC motors. The final chapter discusses the simulation of power production and transmission systems, including hydraulic turbine, steam turbine, wind, and diesel generators. The author also develops models of systems that improve the quality of electrical energy, such as active filters and various types of static compensators. Get a Deeper Understanding of Electrical Systems and How to Simulate ThemThe downloadable resources supply nearly 100 models of electrotechnical systems created using SimPowerSystems. These encompass adaptations of SimPowerSystems demonstrational models, as well as models developed by the author, including many important applications related to power electronics and electrical drives, which are not covered by the demonstrational models. In addition to showing how the models can be used, he supplies the theoretical background for each.
Electrotechnologies for Extraction from Food Plants and Biomaterials
by Eugene Vorobiev Nikolai LebovkaRecently, the electrotechnologies based on the effects of pulsed electric fields (PEF), such as ohmic heating (OH) and DC electric field, have gained real interest in the field of food processing. These techniques efficiently enhance methods of extraction from food plants and dehydration of biosolids. The PEF and pulsed OH techniques preserve the nutritional, functional, structural and sensory properties of products better than conventional extraction technologies. The electrofiltration and electro-osmotic dewatering can be very effective for the separation of bioproducts and dehydration of food wastes. The first source book in the field, this book gives an overview the fundamental principles of electrical techniques, electrophysical properties of foods and agricultural products, application of various emerging electrotechnologies for enhancing the solid-liquid separation and drying processes, extraction techniques of pigments, processing methods of different in-plant tissues and biosolids, electro-osmotic dewatering and electrofiltration of biomaterials, recent industrial- scale gains, and other aspects. Each chapter is complementary to other chapters and addresses the latest efforts in the field.
Electrothermal Frequency References in Standard CMOS
by Kofi A. Makinwa S. Mahdi KashmiriThis book describes an alternative method of realizing accurate on-chip frequency references in standard CMOS processes. This method exploits the thermal-diffusivity of silicon, i.e. the rate at which heat diffuses through a silicon substrate. This is the first book describing the design of such electrothermal frequency references. It includes the necessary theory, supported by practical realizations that achieve inaccuracies as low as 0.1% and thus demonstrate the feasibility of this approach. The book also includes several circuit and system-level solutions to the precision circuit design challenges encountered during the design of such frequency references.
Electrothermics
by Javad FouladgarThis book concerns the analysis and design of induction heating of poor electrical conduction materials. Some innovating applications such as inductive plasma installation or transformers, thermo inductive non-destructive testing and carbon-reinforced composite materials heating are studied. Analytical, semi-analytical and numerical models are combined to obtain the best modeling technique for each case. Each model has been tested with experimental results and validated. The principal aspects of a computational package to solve these kinds of coupled problems are described. In the first chapter, the mathematical tools for coupled electromagnetic and thermal phenomena are introduced. In Chapter 2, these tools are used to analyze a radio frequency inductive plasma installation. The third chapter describes the methodology of designing a low frequency plasma transformer. Chapter 4 studies the feasibility of the thermo inductive technique for non-destructive testing and the final chapter is dedicated to the use of induction heating in the lifecycle of carbon-reinforced composite materials. Contents 1. Thermal and Electromagnetic Coupling, Javad Fouladgar, Didier Trichet and Brahim Ramdane.2. Simplified Model of a Radiofrequency Inductive Thermal Plasma Installation, Javad Fouladgar and Jean-Pierre Ploteau.3. Design Methodology of A Very Low-Frequency Plasma Transformer, Javad Fouladgar and Souri Mohamed Mimoune.4. Non Destructive Testing by Thermo-Inductive Method, Javad Fouladgar, Brahim Ramdane, Didier Trichet and Tayeb Saidi.5. Induction Heating of Composite Materials, Javad Fouladgar, Didier Trichet, Samir Bensaid and Guillaume Wasselynck
Elektrisch leitfähige Polymerwerkstoffe: Ein Überblick für Studierende und Praktiker (essentials)
by Ulrich LeuteUlrich Leute beschreibt sowohl polymere Materialien, die elektrische Leitfähigkeit ermöglichen, als auch deren wichtigsten Anwendungsfelder. Die genannten Technik- und Wissenschaftsfelder sind inhaltlich sehr weit voneinander entfernt verortet. Daher beschränkt sich diese Darstellung nicht nur auf ein einziges Arbeitsgebiet, sondern ist fachübergreifend angelegt
Elektrische Antriebe in der Fahrzeugtechnik: Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch
by Gerhard BabielDas Lehrbuch vermittelt die Grundlagen von der Energiegewinnung über die Energiewandlung bis zur Drehfeldmaschine und deren Anwendung in heutigen und vor allem zukünftigen Antriebssystemen. Zunächst werden aktuelle und zukünftige Energiequellen für Fahrzeugantriebe vorgestellt und miteinander verglichen. Darauf aufbauend werden elektrochemische Energiespeicher und -wandler wie die Wasserstoff-Brennstoffzelle behandelt. Es werden Gleichstrom-, Asynchron-, Synchron- und Linearmotor sowie Reluktanz-, Transversalfluss- und Digital-Motoren erklärt. Im letzten Kapitel werden Antriebssysteme am Beispiel einer E-Lok und der Magnetschwebebahn bzw. dem supraleitenden MAGLEV vorgestellt. Ein eigenes Kapitel ist dem KineticEnergyRestoring System KERS gewidmet, welches in der Formel 1 bereits erfolgreich zum Einsatz kommt. Mit E-Maschinen in Flugsystemen blicken wir ein Stück weit in die Zukunft.
Elektrische Antriebe in der Fahrzeugtechnik: Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch (Studium Technik Ser.)
by Gerhard BabielDas Lehrbuch vermittelt die Grundlagen von der Energiegewinnung über die Energiewandlung bis zur Drehfeldmaschine und deren Anwendung in heutigen und vor allem zukünftigen Antriebssystemen. Zunächst werden aktuelle und zukünftige Energiequellen für Fahrzeugantriebe vorgestellt und miteinander verglichen. Darauf aufbauend werden elektrochemische Energiespeicher und -wandler wie die Brennstoffzelle behandelt. Diese kommen u. a. in E- oder Hybridfahrzeugen zum Einsatz. Es werden nicht nur die Standardmaschinen wie Gleichstrom-, Asynchron-, Synchron- und Linearmotor erklärt, sondern auch solche, die in zukünftigen Pkw- und Bahnantrieben zum Einsatz kommen werden, wie z. B. Reluktanz-, Transversalfluss- und Digital-Motoren. Im letzten Kapitel werden Antriebssysteme am Beispiel einer E-Lok und der Magnetschwebebahn bzw. dem supraleitenden MAGLEV vorgestellt. Ein eigenes Kapitel ist dem Kinetic Energy Restoring System KERS gewidmet, welches in der Formel 1 bereits erfolgreich zum Einsatz kommt. Schrittmotoren ergänzen das Kapitel E-Maschinen.
Elektrische Antriebssysteme: Grundlagen, Komponenten, Regelverfahren, Bewegungssteuerung
by Ulrich RiefenstahlDer hohe Entwicklungsstand bei den elektrischen Maschinen sowie die großen Fortschritte in der Leistungselektronik, Mikroprozessortechnik und Kommunikationstechnik im letzten Jahrzehnt erlauben die Realisierung qualitativ hochwertiger elektrischer Antriebssysteme, die bei minimalem gerätetechnischen Aufwand eine verlustarme Energiewandlung, dynamisch hochwertige Bewegungsvorgänge und eine schnelle Inbetriebnahme ermöglichen. Das Buch stellt das Gesamtgebiet der elektrischen Antriebssysteme ausgehend von den Komponenten über die Steuer- und Regelverfahren bis hin zu ausgewählten Anwendungsbeispielen übersichtlich dar. In der dritten Auflage wurden einige Kapitel und Beispiele überarbeitet und an neue Entwicklungen im Fachgebiet angepasst.
Elektrische Biosignale in der Medizintechnik
by Peter HusarDas grundlegende Kompendium führt in das zunehmend wichtiger werdende Thema der Biosginalverarbeitung ein. Der inhaltliche Aufbau orientiert sich an der Abfolge der diagnostischen Kette: von Sensorik, Signalverstärkung und -konditionierung über Signalabtastung und -digitalisierung, Methoden der Biosignalverarbeitung bis zu Auswertung und Diagnosevorschlag. Dabei liefert jedes Kapitel das entsprechende theoretische und methodische Wissen, behandelt Realisierungsalternativen und stellt Praxisbeispiele sowie die aktuell verfügbare Technik vor.
Elektrische Energie: Speichern und Wandeln (essentials)
by Rudolf HolzeRudolf Holze stellt in diesem essential Möglichkeiten, Systeme und Verfahren der Wandlung elektrischer Energie in andere Energieformen wie auch aus diesen zurück in elektrische Energie mit einem Schwerpunkt auf elektrochemischen Verfahren vor. Der Autor erläutert ausgewählte Beispiele ausführlich unter Einbeziehung grundlegender Erkenntnisse der Elektrochemie. Aufgrund der besonderen Bedeutung dieser Speicher und Wandler in einer sich ändernden Energielandschaft, die durch eine rasch zunehmende Einbeziehung erneuerbarer Energiequellen und die noch immer wachsende Zahl mobiler und netzunabhängiger Anwendungen elektrischer Energie gekennzeichnet ist, werden diese Aspekte besonders berücksichtigt. In dieser komplexer werdenden Landschaft vermittelt das essential Orientierung und grundlegende Informationen zum besseren Verständnis und zur sachlichen Diskussion.
Elektrische Energiespeichersysteme: Flexibilitätsoptionen für Smart Grids
by Zbigniew A. Styczynski Przemyslaw Komarnicki Pio LombardiMit den Methoden zur Modellierung, Planung und Implementierung elektrischer Energiespeichersysteme führt dieses Lehrbuch in ein zunehmend wichtiges Thema ein. Aufgrund der höheren Volatilität und zunehmenden Stromgestehung aus erneuerbarer Energie ist Energiespeicherung notwendig, um weiterhin eine sichere Versorgung zu gewährleisten.Einen technisch zuverlässigen und marktorientierten Speichereinsatz erfordert Entwicklung und Erprobung von verschiedenen Methoden der Planung und Betrieb von Energiespeichersystemen und deren Anpassung auf ihren Anwendungsfall, also Integration mit Energieerzeugung, Last oder Verteil. Bzw. Übertragungsnetz. Diese möglichen Ansätze, deren Anforderungen und Potenziale werden im diesen Buch beschrieben und mittels praktischen Beispielen diskutiert.
Elektrische Energiesysteme: Wissensvernetzung von Stromrichter, Netzbetrieb und Netzschutz
by Johann Jäger Florian Mahr Stefan Henninger Martin BillerStromrichter werden die Netze der Zukunft bestimmen, da eine dekarbonisierte elektrische Energieversorgung basierend auf Photovoltaik, Windkraft, Energiespeichern, Brennstoffzellen etc. technologisch vollständig auf Stromrichter angewiesen ist. Die Integration sowie das Betriebs- und Störungsverhalten von Stromrichtern im Netz und deren Auswirkungen auf die Schutztechnik sind einerseits Topthemen in der elektrischen Energieversorgung. Andererseits besteht eine enorme Wissenslücke hinsichtlich eines umfassenden interdisziplinären Systemverständnisses, das hierfür erforderlich ist. Durch die inhaltliche Ausgestaltung und den didaktischen Aufbau hilft dieses Buch diese Lücke zu schließen – sei es in der Praxis oder im Studium.
Elektrische Energietechnik: Grundlagen, Energieversorgung, Antriebe und Leistungselektronik
by Christian Tuttas Dieter Nelles Richard MarenbachDie elektrische Energietechnik ist eines der großen Teilgebiete der Elektrotechnik. Sie ist eine eigene Studienrichtung an den Hochschulen und wird von drei bis fünf Lehrstühlen vertreten. Das Buch behandelt das gesamte Lehrgebiet aus einem Guss und eignet sich so als Begleiter für das Studium aber auch zur Auffrischung des Wissens der in der Praxis Tätigen. Die hohe gesellschaftliche Relevanz der Energietechnik führt in der Öffentlichkeit zu emotional geladenen Diskussionen. Es seien nur einige Schlagworte genannt: Kernkraftwerke, CO2-Ausstoß, Elektrosmog und Elektromobilität. Das Buch erläutert die relevanten Zusammenhäng zu diesen Gebieten in allgemein verständlicher Form ohne ideologische Festlegungen.
Elektrische Energietechnik: Grundlagen, Energieversorgung, Antriebe und Leistungselektronik (Leitfaden Der Elektrotechnik Ser.)
by Johann Jäger Dieter Nelles Richard MarenbachDie elektrische Energietechnik ist ein Teilgebiet der Elektrotechnik. Dieses Buch behandelt das gesamte Lehrgebiet aus einem Guss und eignet sich so als Begleiter durch das Studium und zum späteren Nachschlagen. Die hohe gesellschaftliche Relevanz der Energietechnik führt in der Öffentlichkeit zu emotional geladenen Diskussionen. Es seien nur einige Schlagworte genannt: thermische Kraftwerke, regenerative Energien, Energiewende, Elektromobilität. Das Buch erläutert die relevanten Zusammenhänge zu diesen Gebieten in allgemein verständlicher Form und ohne ideologische Festlegungen.