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Encyclopedia of Energy Storage provides a point-of-entry, foundational-level resource for all scientists and practitioners interested in this exciting field. All energy storage technologies - including both their fundamentals, materials, and applications - are covered, with contributions written and expertly curated by some of the world's leading scientists. The result is a comprehensive collection of the most important data, concepts, and studies published in the field. Clearly structured into eight thematic sections, coverage includes storage related to thermodynamics, thermal energy, thermal mechanical and mechanical energy storage, electrochemical energy storage and batteries, hydroenergy and finally capacitors/supercapacitors. This work will be an invaluable tool for researchers in the fields of material science, energy, engineering, chemistry, and physics, and from both industry and academia. Given the rapid expansion of this field and of its literature, this timely compilation of definitive reviews of this kind is especially important. . One-stop resource -offers a contemporary review of current energy storage research, and an insight into the future direction of the field negating the need for individual searches across various resources. . Clearly structured - meticulously organized, articles are split into 8 sections on key topics to allow students, researchers, and professionals to find relevant information quickly and easily. . Interdisciplinary - chapters written by academics and practitioners from various fields and regions will ensure that the knowledge within is easily understood by, and applicable to, a large audience.

World historians, anthropologists, geographers, and biologists from 26 countries have pooled their knowledge to trace the interaction of humankind and nature over the course of human history, across cultures, and in the modern world. In more than 500 accessible articles emphasizing cross-cultural exchange, diffusion, and change over time, these scholars demonstrate why the approaches of environmental history are having such wide influence, and how past problems can cast new light on current debates. The distinguished editors were assisted by an international editorial advisory board and eminent contributors including Donald Worster, Alfred Crosby, William McNeill, and James Lovelock.

This comprehensive volume of the Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law provides an overview of the major elements of energy law from a global perspective. Based on an in-depth analysis of the energy chain, it offers insight into the impacts of climate change and environmental issues on energy law and the energy sector. This timely reference work highlights the need for modern energy law to consider environmental impacts and promote the use of clean energy sources, whilst also safeguarding a reliable and affordable energy supply.