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"This book is amazing. It has helped me explain the complex science of hydrogen to Wallstreet investors. Kudos to Rex for writing this articulate piece of literature."
— Brion Tanous

"The world needs more writing like this, a merging of art and science that puts the concepts within reach of everyone. Phenomenal!"
— Dr. Cortney Martin, Virginia Tech

"The second updated edition of this classic continues to be a top pick for both general-interest libraries and collections strong in environmental science studies. Charts, graphs, fact and science are presented along with lively first-person vignettes and fun examples to cement knowledge and encourage easy understanding."
— California Bookwatch

"Whether it's read for content, for pleasure, or as a source of great read-aloud anecdotes, this book provides the most current information on hydrogen and other energy technologies in an enjoyable way."
— Richard Smith for National Science Teachers Association

"Every high school chemistry student should have it as required reading. Well done!"
— Reviewer for the Benjamin Franklin 2005 Awards

 "It will appeal to readers of any age who have not lost their imagination or spirit of adventure. I also recommend it to the journalists, economists and political leaders of our age in hopes that they will get the science correct when they speak of the most serious technical problem of our time."
—Richard S. Treptow, PhD, retired Professor of Chemistry - Chicago State University; textbook editor for numerous publishers

HYDROGEN - Hot Stuff, Cool Science book cover

HYDROGEN
Hot Stuff, Cool Science:
Discover the Future of Energy
2nd Edition

by Rex A. Ewing

ISBN 978-0-9773724-1-6
$25.00 pb
288 pages
PixyJack Press (2007)

Hydrogen—Hot Stuff Cool Science

"Of all the technologies that have recently emerged on the world energy scene, hydrogen energy was and is the most misunderstood by the general public. I wanted to alleviate that pandemic of confusion by illuminating the subject in an entirely new light. To do so I employed the services of a hip, if somewhat irascible, wizard named Zed, who holds me hostage for several days within the towering walls of a unique and fanciful place called the Wasserstoff Farm. There Zed uses both magic and highly improbable 'technologies' to demonstrate the multifaceted science of hydrogen energy. Hot Stuff was not an easy book to write, but it was the most fun I’ve ever had at a keyboard. Although I wrote it for adult non-scientists, it has found a much broader audience, including science teachers and science students of all ages."  
Rex A. Ewing

 
Synopsis

Discover the solid science and cutting-edge technologies behind hydrogen energy and fuel cells, and learn how we will use this energy in our homes and buildings, vehicles and public transportation, for electricity in remote areas and for backup power, and much more.

 

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Table of Contents & Preface

Chapter 1

 
Contents

PART ONE: Laying the Foundation

  • Creation of Atomic Elements
  • Fission & Fusion Reactions
  • Nature of Molecular Bonds
  • How the Greenhouse Effect Works
  • Overview of U.S. Energy Consumption

PART TWO:  Where In The World Is The Hydrogen?

  • Fundamentals of Electrolysis
  • Alternate Ways to Cleave Hydrogen from Water
  • Extracting Hydrogen from Coal, Natural Gas & Biomass
  • Ethanol & Methanol Production
  • Nuclear Energy & H2 Production
  • Wind Energy & H2 Production
  • Solar Energy & H2Production 

PART THREE:  Putting Hydrogen To Work

  • Hydrogen Storage
  • Hydrogen-Fueled Internal Combustion Engines
  • Fuel Cells
  • A Peak Into Tomorrow

Appendix (Metric/English Conversion Factors, Resource Websites, General Bibliography & Suggested Reading); Index 

 


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