Encyclopedia of Energy Storage (4 Volumes)

Encyclopedia of Energy Storage, Four Volume Set 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, the book's 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 materials  science, energy, engineering, chemistry and physics, and for readers in  both industry and academia. Given the rapid expansion of this field and  of its literature, this timely compilation of definitive reviews is  especially important.

• Offers  a contemporary review of current energy storage research and insights  into the future direction of the field, thus negating the need for  individual searches across various resources
• Provides  a meticulously organized resource, with articles split into 8 sections  on key topics to allow students, researchers and professionals to find  relevant information quickly and easily
• Includes  chapters written by academics and practitioners from various fields and  regions, ensuring that the knowledge within is easily understood by,  and applicable to, a large audience