This book presents cutting-edge research and technological developments at the intersection of mechatronics and sustainable energy systems. It is designed for researchers, and professionals engaged in renewable energy, thermal systems, and advanced control technologies. The chapters cover a wide range of topics focused on two major areas: the thermochemical conversion of agricultural and biomass wastes into biofuels and the integration of phase change materials (PCMs) into solar thermal energy systems for enhanced energy storage and efficiency. By linking sustainable energy challenges with practical engineering solutions, this book offers insights into how mechatronics can drive the future of green energy systems. Readers will benefit from in-depth analyses, case studies, and real-world applications that demonstrate how emerging technologies can be harnessed to meet environmental and energy goals.

Highlights latest research and developments at the intersection of mechatronics and sustainable energy systems Discusses the integration of PCMs into solar thermal energy systems for enhanced energy storage and efficiency Includes case studies and real-world applications

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Dr. Aydin Azizi holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Certified as an official instructor for the Siemens Mechatronic Certification Program (SMSCP), he currently serves as a senior lecturer at the Oxford Brookes University. His current research focuses on investigating and developing novel techniques to model, control, and optimize complex systems. Dr. Azizi's areas of expertise include control and automation, artificial intelligence, and simulation techniques.

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Production of Biofuels from pyrolysis of sugarcane waste.- Biofuel production from corn stover by pyrolysis.- Thermochemical conversion of rice straw to produce biofuel.- Production of biofuel from copyrolysis of algae and plastic wastes.- Production of Biofuels from Almond Hulls Wastes.- Applications of a Phase Change Materials (PCMs) in Solar Collector Systems.- Design of an energy storage system using PCM for a solar hot water system.