{"product_id":"9783032214492","title":"Design Criteria for Next Generation Bio and Synthetic Nanomaterials in Hydrogen Production","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGreen Energy and Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eDesign Criteria for Next Generation Bio and Synthetic Nanomaterials in Hydrogen Production\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChristopher Nonso Chukwuati | Kingsley Ukoba | Tien-Chien Jen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Power Resources \/ Alternative \u0026amp; Renewable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesign Criteria for Next-Generation Bio and Synthetic Nanomaterials in Hydrogen Production\u003c\/em\u003e examines the potential of hydrogen as a crucial energy vector for the transition to clean energy. It discusses advanced water electrolysis methods and various systems, including proton and anion exchange membranes, alkaline systems, and solid oxide systems. The book covers a range of hydrogen production methods, including pyrolysis, photocatalysis, and bio-inspired approaches. It highlights the integration of 3D printing technology to fabricate components for photocatalytic systems and custom catalysts, as well as the development of scalable solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Additionally, it addresses the conversion of waste into hydrogen feedstock and examines the role of biosynthesized nanomaterials as innovative catalysts. Coverage includes a discussion of integrating hybrid bio-nanomaterials with synthetic nanomaterials, outlining design criteria for the next generation of nanomaterials that focus on mechanisms, scalability, applications, and environmental safety considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Christopher Chukwuati\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinguished researcher in environmental chemistry. He specializes in designing and developing advanced nanostructured materials for various environmental and energy-related applications, including photocatalysis and water treatment. He has authored and co-authored articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. His publications are increasingly cited by fellow researchers, underscoring his growing influence and relevance in academic and applied research communities. In 2025, he authored a manuscript with the \u003cem\u003eJournal of Water Processing Engineering\u003c\/em\u003e. He co-authored a review manuscript with the\u003cem\u003e Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e. He awaits the final decision on some of his revised manuscripts. Additionally, Dr. Chukwuati is actively engaged in collaborative projects with Hydrox, a hydrogen generation company in South Africa, and continues to explore interdisciplinary solutions to pressing environmental challenges like photoelectrochemical water splitting for hydrogen generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Kingsley Ukoba \u003c\/strong\u003eis a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science of the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He obtained a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa, graduating among the top 15 researchers. He coordinates the smart energy group for JENANO, headed by Professor Tien-Chien Jen. He oversees a group of doctoral students, master's, and undergraduate students of the South Africa Research (SARCHI) of Green Hydrogen. He has won individual and group grants, awards, and fellowships. Recent among them is the 1-million-South-African-Rands SASOL\/NRF Collaborative Research grant for water treatment using Atomic Layer deposition in 2021. He is among the authors of the African Integrated Assessment report, a joint publication by the United Nations Environment Programme, the African Union Commission, CCAC, and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). He is also a 2022 Engineering for Change (E4C) fellow, sponsored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), to support an impact project focused on Climate Action. He has authored four books, book chapters, and over 70 journal articles, presented at conferences, and serves as a reviewer for high-impact journals and conferences. He is an academic and career mentor to students.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProf. Tien-Chien Jen \u003c\/strong\u003eis a B1 NRF-rated scholar with a Scopus h-index of 44 and over 8,400 citations, and a Google Scholar h-index of 54 and over 12,500 citations, highlighting his standing as a researcher known for his substantial contributions. He has also published in high-impact journals, including Chemical Reviews. Prof. Jen is the head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering Science at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and is the SARChI Chair for Green Hydrogen in South Africa. Prof. Jen exemplifies sustained research excellence and prolific productivity through his leadership of multiple high-impact research centers at UJ, including the ALD and Manufacturing Research Centers. His research portfolio, which encompasses atomic layer deposition, nanofabrication, renewable energy systems, and advanced thermal analysis and manufacturing, has yielded over 700 peer-reviewed publications, including 400 journal articles and 10 books. His success is further reinforced by substantial international grants, NRF-backed investments in advanced laboratory infrastructure, and the establishment of a Joint Research Centre with Nanjing Tech University, all of which have catalysed a dynamic, collaborative research ecosystem. Prof. Jen's status as an ASME Fellow and Academician of ASSAf underscores the global and national impact of his contributions, confirming his capacity to produce consistently high volumes of influential scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 July 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032214492\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e401\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46312370274444,"sku":"9783032214492","price":197.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783032214492.jpg?v=1781057707","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783032214492","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}