Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

Solar-Energy-Driven Bioethanol Production from Carbohydrates for Transportation Applications

Abstract

1. Introduction

1.1. Bioethanol – Relevance to Energy and Environment

1.2. The Role of Fermentation in Bioethanol Production

1.3. Use of Solar Radiation for the Conversion of Biomass into Fuels and Chemicals

1.4. Fuel Cells – A Promising Energy Conversion Device for the Future

1.4.1. Domestic and Commercial Uses of Fuel Cells

1.4.2. Bioethanol as a Promising Fuel for Fuel Cells

1.4.3. Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells – Status and Challenges

2. Solar Reactor and Solar-Energy-Driven Fermentation

2.1. Design and Fabrication of the Solar Reactor

2.2. Principle of Operation of the Solar Reactor

2.3. Solar-Energy-Driven Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF) of Starch to Bioethanol

2.4. The Potential of Starch-Based Bioethanol for Application in Fuel Cells

2.5. Continuous-Flow Bioethanol Production in the Solar Reactor Using 10-40 wt% Glucose Feed

2.6. Application of Bioethanol Produced from Solar-Energy-Driven Glucose Fermentation for Electricity Generation Using Fuel Cells

2.7. In Situ Bioconversion of Glycerol to 1,3-Propanediol by S. Cerevisiae in the Solar Reactor

3.The Future of Solar Energy Utilization

3.1. Potential of Solar Energy Utilization for the Upcoming Biorefinery

3.2. “Two-Stage Upscaling Method” for Bioethanol Production Using Solar Reactor

3.3. Exploitation of Solar-Energy Based Bioethanol for the Production of Valuable Chemicals

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Biographical Sketches

Betina Tabah

Professional Appointments:

Research and Professional Experience:

Honors:

Publications Last Three Years:

Dr. Indra Neel Pulidindi

Professional Appointments:

Research and Professional Experience:

Honors:

Publications Last Three Years:

Venkateswara Rao Chitturi

Professional Appointments:

Research and Professional Experience:

Publications Last Three Years:

Leela MohanaReddy Arava

Professional Appointments:

Research and Professional Experience:

Publications Last Three Years:

Aharon Gedanken

Professional Appointments:

Research and Professional Experience:

Honors:

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Chapter 2

PV Panel Modeling and Identification

Chapter 3

Statistical Modeling, Parameter Estimation and Measurement Planning for PV Degradation

Chapter 4

Comparison for Policy and Promotion Strategy of Solar Energy Developments between Taiwan and Japan

1Master Program of Environmental Education and Management, Department of Science Education and Application,

National Taichung University of Education, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC 2Department of Urban Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 3Department of Social Work, National Taipei University, New Taipei City, Taiwan, ROC

Abstract

Introduction

Solar Power Generation in Taiwan and Japan

Total Power Generation

Cumulative Capacity of Solar Energy

Solar Power Generation

Ratio of SPG to TPG

Application of Analytical Hierarchy Process

First Stage Test

Second Stage Test

Policy and Promotion Strategy of Solar Energy Developments

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 5

The Future of Organic Solar Energy Harvesting Complexes

Abstract

Introduction

Energy Harvesting Systems in Organic Solar Cells

Covalently Bound Porphyrin-Fullerene Complexes

Self-Assembled Porphyrin-Fullerene Complexes

Van der Waals Interactions

Commanded Assembly for Device Fabrication

Conclusion and Outlook

References

Index

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