Chapter 11. Methanol and Dimethyl Ether as Fuels and Energy Carriers
Published Online: 25 NOV 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9783527627806.ch11
Copyright © 2009 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
Book Title
Beyond Oil and Gas: The Methanol Economy, Second Edition
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How to Cite
Olah, G. A., Goeppert, A. and Prakash, G. K. S. (2009) Methanol and Dimethyl Ether as Fuels and Energy Carriers, in Beyond Oil and Gas: The Methanol Economy, Second Edition, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527627806.ch11
Publication History
- Published Online: 25 NOV 2009
- Published Print: 23 SEP 2009
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9783527324224
Online ISBN: 9783527627806
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Keywords:
- dimethyl ether;
- methanol;
- syn-gas;
- transportation fuel;
- oxygenated fuels;
- direct methanol fuel cell
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Background and Properties
Chemical Uses of Methanol
Methanol as a Transportation Fuel
Dimethyl Ether as a Transportation Fuel
DME Fuel for Electricity Generation and as a Household Gas
Biodiesel Fuel
Advanced Methanol-Powered Vehicles
Hydrogen for Fuel Cells Based on Methanol Reforming
Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC)
Fuel Cells Based on Other Methanol Derived Fuels and Biofuel Cells
Regenerative Fuel Cell
Methanol and DME as Marine Fuels
Methanol and DME for Static Power and Heat Generation
Methanol and DME Storage and Distribution
Price of Methanol and DME
Safety of Methanol and DME
Emissions from Methanol- and DME-Powered Vehicles
Environmental Effects of Methanol and DME
Beneficial Effect of Chemical CO2 Recycling to Methanol on Climate Change