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Minimization Of Resource Drains And Environmental Damage

In: Sustainable Economy Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility

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  • Peter Hing

    (Faculty of Science (FOS), Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam)

Abstract

The following sections are included:PART I. DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE LIGHTING FROM GASEOUS DISCHARGEIntroductionLighting from the dawn of civilization to the 21st centuryNeed for energy conservation and sustainabilityHow Radiation is GeneratedThe Development of Compact Fluorescent LampsThe Development of PhosphorsPhosphors in cathode ray tubes (CRT)Phosphors for general lighting applicationsConversion UV to Visible Using PhosphorsCompact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)Energy Conservation and Sustainable Development in LightingAdvanced Ceramics and Composites for High Intensity Discharge LampsDevelopment of Alumina to TranslucencyCeramic-Metal (Cermets) Composites for High Intensity Discharge LampsDevelopment of Glass Ceramic Sealing Materials for the Ceramic Halide LampsDevelopment of Compact White Light High Pressure Sodium LampsDevelopment of Seals for the Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH) LampsMaterials Systems Investigated to Produce Refractory and Metal Halide Resistant Glass SealsConclusionsPART II. DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE SOLID STATE LIGHTINGIntroductionOrganic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs)Basic Principle of Solid State Lamps Obtained from Light Emitting DiodesMaterials Used for LEDsInternal Efficiency of LEDsVarious Colors of LED and White LEDsDiscussionConclusionPART III. SUSTAINABLE DISPERSED COMBINED MICRO POWER AND HEAT GENERATIONIntroductionRationale for combined dispersed power and heat generationTechnologies being developed to support micro dispersed power generationApplication of solid oxide fuel cell for dispersed micro power generationDispersed micro power without grid interconnectionReview of Fuel Cell TechnologiesPrinciple of fuel cellMaterials developmentThermodynamic Efficiency and EMF of Fuel CellsTypes of Fuel CellsPEM fuel cellsAlkaline fuel cellMolten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC)Phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC)Direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC)Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC)Design of Solid Oxide Fuel CellsReactions Occurring at the Interfaces of the Anode, Cathode and ElectrolyteCurrent Development of Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (ITSOFCs)Current Status of Research in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells WorldwideResearch Carried Out by the Author and His GroupDiscussionSummary

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  • Peter Hing, 2010. "Minimization Of Resource Drains And Environmental Damage," World Scientific Book Chapters, in: Raymond W Y Kao (ed.), Sustainable Economy Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility, chapter 7, pages 135-235, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd..
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