Gas hydrates

Nesrin Yuceulas; Christos Christoforou; Constantinos Hadjistassou

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-824315-2.00603-5

Gas hydrates

Nesrin Yuceulas, Christos Christoforou, Constantinos Hadjistassou

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Abstract

Natural gas hydrates constitute a potential energy source. Yet the release of methane from thawing hydrates contributes to climate change. Initially, the molecular structure of gas hydrates is presented together with the conditions which foster their formation and dissociation. Subsequent subsections focus on the characteristics of permafrost as an energy resource and the connection of gas hydrates to climate change. Special attention is placed on the vicious circle between the rising world temperatures and methane emissions from melting permafrost. Concluding, we explore the challenges associated with converting gas hydrates into a fuel source as well as the inherent hazards.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Toxicology, Fourth Edition
Subtitle of host publication	Volume 1-9
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	V4-909-V4-920
Volume	4
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128243152
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-824315-2.00603-5
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2023

Keywords

Clathrates
Climate change
Depressurization
Energy source
Formation
Geohazards
Inhibitors
Natural gas hydrates
Permafrost
Thermal stimulation

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Gas hydrates

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