Hydrogen: Hot Stuff Cool Science

by Rex A. Ewing

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. Zed, the wise wizard of the Wasserstoff Farm, leads readers through chapters that include an overview of basic chemistry and energy transformation; a look at global warming and the annual U.S. energy consumption; electrolysis and other ways of extracting hydrogen from water; extracting hydrogen from coal, natural gas and biomass; ethanol and methanol production; nuclear energy and hydrogen production; using wind and solar energy for hydrogen production; hydrogen storage; internal combustion engines fueled by hydrogen; and fuel cells for vehicles and buildings.

Genres: Science

288 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2004

Reviews

[Gerald Kinro]

Very entertaining as well as informative. Ewing uses fictional techniques to explain the potential of hydrogen as a fuel source. He goes as a visitor to a farm owned by an eccentric, but down to earth, genius. It is this farmer who explains the wonders of science in simple, understandable language. Illustrations serve well to supplement the text.

[Glenn]

Clever - uses stories and imagination to easily explain how hydrogen works. Then, includes chapters with more detailed explanations and tons of internet resources. The most easily understood and fun science book I've read.

[Choi Yuen]

a fantastic journey