Beyond oil and gas : the methanol economy / George A. Olah, Alain Goeppert, and G.K. Surya Prakash.

Completely revised and updated, the third edition of this bestseller discusses the concept and ongoing development of using methanol and derived dimethyl ether as a transportation fuel, energy storage medium, and as a chemical raw material to replace fossil fuels. The contents have been expanded by...

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Main Authors: Olah, George A. (George Andrew), 1927-2017 (Author), Goeppert, Alain, 1974- (Author), Prakash, G. K. Surya (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, [2018]
Edition:Third, updated and enlarged edition.
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Summary:Completely revised and updated, the third edition of this bestseller discusses the concept and ongoing development of using methanol and derived dimethyl ether as a transportation fuel, energy storage medium, and as a chemical raw material to replace fossil fuels. The contents have been expanded by 35% with new and up to date coverage on energy storage, methanol from biomass and waste products, as well as on carbon dioxide capture and recycling. Written by the late Nobel laureate George Olah, Alain Goeppert and G.K. Surya Prakash, this is an inspiring read for anyone concerned with the major challenge posed by environmental problems including global warming and ocean acidification due to massive increase in fossil fuel use. The book provides a comprehensive and sustainable solution to replace fossil fuels in the long run by chemical recycling of carbon dioxide through renewable methanol utilizing alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and nuclear. The Methanol Economy is being progressively implemented in many parts of the world.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9783527805655
3527805656
9783527805662
3527805664
9783527805679
3527805672
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed July 10, 2018).