Property and Energy Conversion Technology of Solid Composite Sorbents

Thermal conductive porous matrix has been used to improve heat and mass transfer performance in composite solid sorbents, which are now extensively used in refrigeration, heat pumps, energy storage, and de-NOx applications. This book reviews the latest technological advances and benefits experts and engineers involved in developing novel materials and cycles for energy conversion.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 282 pages
Publication date: 21 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

Solid chemisorption technology holds immense potential as a powerful means of converting low-grade thermal energy into usable forms. However, its effectiveness is hindered by factors such as limited thermal conductivity and the occurrence of agglomeration phenomena. In the past two decades, researchers have delved into the exploration of thermal conductive porous matrix materials as a means to enhance heat and mass transfer performance. Their relentless endeavors have led to the development of composite sorption technology, which is now widely employed in refrigeration, heat pumps, energy storage, and de-NOx applications. This comprehensive book serves as a valuable resource, providing a comprehensive review of the latest technological advancements in composite solid sorbents. It introduces various development methods, compares them, presents kinetic models, and analyzes diverse cycles. With its broad scope, the book caters to experts engaged in the creation of novel materials and cycles for energy conversion, as well as engineers striving to develop efficient commercialized energy conversion systems based on solid sorption technology.

Weight: 468g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789813360907
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021