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Vol. 1: Porous materials are everywhere, and this handbook describes many of their applications in separations, reactions, and energy storage. But what exactly makes a material porous? How do we distinguish between porous materials and materials that contain pores? How we can synthesize porous materials? and How we can benefit from porous materials? The first volume provides answers to these and many other questions. The volume comprises three chapters, written by academic and industry professionals that share their views, experiences, thoughts, and forecasts on this topic. All chapters are written using simple and concise language, that delivers the topics clearly to undergraduate and graduate students, engineers and anyone who is looking for an entry to the field of porous materials. With more than 150 figures and schemes, many theoretical insights and over a thousand references, it is comprehensive yet accessible. Vol. 2: You have made, bought, or stolen a porous material, and now wish to use it for whichever application. But how can you really know what it is that you have in your hand? Answering this question is crucial, and far from trivial. To the naked eye, two white silica-alumina powders or two porous black carbons look exactly alike. Yet their properties, applications, and cost are determined by nano-scale differences. Characterization of porous materials is what this volume is all about. The four chapters cover the characterization of porous materials from all angles, and make this volume a treasure trove of knowledge, which will be used and prized by researchers in academia and industry for many years to come. Vol. 3: Separation processes are an essential part of the chemical process industry, as they provide pure products, recover valuable chemicals, and clean water or other streams. While distillation remains the workhorse method of separation, it is not always the best choice due to the properties of the fluid components, so other separation methods must be employed: membrane separations, adsorption, absorption, filtration, extraction, or crystallization. Many of these alternative methods use porous materials as adsorbents or membranes. This volume emphasizes the understanding and the main practical applications of separation processes using porous materials. The three chapters provide a comprehensive overview of the basic principles and industrial practice of separation processes using porous materials. This volume, which is rich with practical examples, will help readers cut through the complexities of separations to find answers to everyday real-world problems. Vol. 4: Energy is everywhere: the sun shines, the rivers flow, and the fossil fuels wait under our feet. The challenge lies in delivering this energy at the right time, place, and form. This is why energy storage and conversion are the focus of such huge scientific and technological research efforts. This volume explains the importance of porous materials in energy applications. Open any electrochemical energy power device, and you will find a porous electrode. Porous materials are central to energy conversion applications, giving a high specific surface area within a limited device volume. Yet pores can also slow down the electronic conductivity through the solid matrix, creating unique challenges (and opportunities!) for designing the flow of fuels, electrolytes, and gases. Overall, this volume provides an up-to-date overview of the field, with solid theoretical foundations and a strong focus on practical materials that will be useful for many people working on materials for energy applications.