In this masterpiece, the renowned chemistry Nobel Laureate, George A. Olah and his colleagues discuss in a clear and readily accessible manner the use of methanol as a viable alternative to our diminishing fossil fuel resources. They look at the pros and cons of our current main energy sources, namely oil and natural gas, and varied renewable energies, and new ways to overcome obstacles. Following an introduction, Olah, Goeppert and Prakash look at the interrelation of fuels and energy, and at the extent of our non ...
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In this masterpiece, the renowned chemistry Nobel Laureate, George A. Olah and his colleagues discuss in a clear and readily accessible manner the use of methanol as a viable alternative to our diminishing fossil fuel resources. They look at the pros and cons of our current main energy sources, namely oil and natural gas, and varied renewable energies, and new ways to overcome obstacles. Following an introduction, Olah, Goeppert and Prakash look at the interrelation of fuels and energy, and at the extent of our non renewable fossil fuel resources. Despite the diminishing reserve and global warming, the authors point out the continuing need for hydrocarbons and their products. They also discuss the envisioned hydrogen economy and its significant shortcomings. The main section then focuses on the methanol economy, including the conversion carbon dioxide from industrial exhausts (such as flue gases from fossil fuel burning power plants) and carbon dioxide contained in the atmoshere into convenient liquid methanol for fuel uses (notably in fuel cells) and as a raw material for hydrocarbons. The book is rounded off with a glimpse into the future. This book features a forward looking and inspiring work regarding the major challenges of future energy and environmental problems.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN: 9783527312757.
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Very Good. INSCRIBED! Weinheim: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co., 2006. Sm 4to hardcover. 290pp. Illusrations, charts. Inscribed "With best regards // George Olah" on front endpage; Olah was a renowned chemistry Nobel laureate. Typed memo from Juli MacDonald [Booz Allen Hamilton] to Jim Woolsey in regards to his support to the "China and India in the Global Industry Project" laid in. Very Good book. Light edgewear, else NF to Fine. From the library of political advisor and former Director of the CIA Robert James Woolsey Jr. (Methanol, Alternative Energy Sources) Inquire if you need further information.