Energy Materials 2017

Energy Materials 2017
Author: Xingbo Liu
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 440
Release: 2017-03-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319523333

This collection highlights materials research and innovations for a wide breadth of energy systems and technologies. The volume includes papers organized into the following sections:Energy and Environmental Issues in Materials Manufacturing and ProcessingMaterials in Clean PowerMaterials for Coal-Based PowerMaterials for Energy Conversion with Emphasis on SOFCMaterials for Gas TurbinesMaterials for Nuclear EnergyMaterials for Oil and Gas

Chemistry of High-Energy Materials

Chemistry of High-Energy Materials
Author: Thomas M. Klapötke
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2017-08-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 311053651X

The 4th revised edition expands on the basic chemistry of high energy materials of the precious editions and examines new research developments, including hydrodynamics and ionic liquids. Applications in military and civil fields are discussed. This work is of interest to advanced students in chemistry, materials science and engineering, as well as to all those working in defense technology.

Advances in Energy Materials

Advances in Energy Materials
Author: Shadia Jamil Ikhmayies
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2021-07-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9783030501105

This book presents recent advances in experimental and theoretical research on energy materials, focusing on materials that can potentially be used in the production of solar cells, hydrogen and energy storage devices. It discusses in detail the latest synthetic methods, processes, characterization methods and applications of materials like perovskite materials, metal sulfides, nanomaterials, and two-dimensional, transition metal dichalcogenides.

Solar Cells and Energy Materials

Solar Cells and Energy Materials
Author: Takeo Oku
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2016-12-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3110298503

Solar Cells and Energy Materials takes an in-depth look at the basics behind energy, solar energy as well as future and alternative energy materials. The author presents insights into the current state-of-the-art of solar cells, including their basic science, inorganic, organic and Perovskite-type cells. The author also gives an outlook into next generation energy materials and sources. The focus of this book is not only the presentation of available and developing energy materials, but their thorough examination and characterization. In addition to solar cell technology and the promising application of nanostructures like quantum dots, the author discusses the science and potential of nuclear fusion materials and other energy materials like hydrogen storage materials, BN nanomaterials, alternative fuel cells and SIC FET.

Energy Materials

Energy Materials
Author: Surinder Singh
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2024-03-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1040000029

Energy Materials: A Circular Economy Approach emphasizes the engineering scalability of a circular economy approach to development and use of energy materials. It focuses on waste minimization and its valorization, recycling and reuse, and emerging sustainable materials and technologies. It offers a view of the eco-friendly energy materials and state-of-the-art technologies required for production of these materials in the process industry and manufacturing sectors. • Covers fundamentals, concepts, and current initiatives within the circular economy • Outlines technologies and materials with specific applications for energy systems, sustainability aspects and societal benefits • Focuses on detailed aspects of processing of energy materials, kinetics, their utilization, and end-of-life management and application of circular economy in waste utilization and valorization • Discusses technologies, processing methods, and production of materials related to fuel cells, super capacitors and battery materials, carbon based hetrostructures, catalysis, functional materials, nanotechnology, biofuels, solar and wind energy, and valuable chemicals • Details topics related to synthesis and application of energy materials, their recycle, reuse, and life cycle This book is aimed at students, researchers and professional engineers and scientists working in chemical, materials, energy, and environmental engineering, as well as materials chemistry.

Polymer Materials for Energy and Electronic Applications

Polymer Materials for Energy and Electronic Applications
Author: Huisheng Peng
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2016-09-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128110929

Polymer Materials for Energy and Electronic Applications is among the first books to systematically describe the recent developments in polymer materials and their electronic applications. It covers the synthesis, structures, and properties of polymers, along with their composites. In addition, the book introduces, and describes, four main kinds of electronic devices based on polymers, including energy harvesting devices, energy storage devices, light-emitting devices, and electrically driving sensors. Stretchable and wearable electronics based on polymers are a particular focus and main achievement of the book that concludes with the future developments and challenges of electronic polymers and devices. - Provides a basic understanding on the structure and morphology of polymers and their electronic properties and applications - Highlights the current applications of conducting polymers on energy harvesting and storage - Introduces the emerging flexible and stretchable electronic devices - Adds a new family of fiber-shaped electronic devices

Energy Materials

Energy Materials
Author: Aliaksandr S. Bandarenka
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2022-01-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000526844

Energy Materials: A Short Introduction to Functional Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage provides readers with an accessible overview of the functional materials currently employed or investigated for energy provision, conversion, and storage. Rather than exploring the physical and chemical basics of energy conversion and storage, this book focuses on the various materials used in this field with simple explanations of their design principles, specific functionality, and quantitative figures of merit. It is suited for advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying energy and energy materials in physics, material science, engineering, and chemistry courses, as well as scientists starting their research in the field of functional materials for energy applications. Key Features: Provides an accessible introduction to complex subjects in simple terms with pedagogical features to enhance learning Contains the latest developments in this exciting and growing area Discusses examples from modern high-impact research and applications

Emerging Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage

Emerging Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage
Author: Kuan Yew Cheong
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2018-08-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128137959

Emerging Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage presents the state-of-art of emerging materials for energy conversion technologies (solar cells and fuel cells) and energy storage technologies (batteries, supercapacitors and hydrogen storage). The book is organized into five primary sections, each with three chapters authored by worldwide experts in the fields of materials science, physics, chemistry and engineering. It covers the fundamentals, functionalities, challenges and prospects of different classes of emerging materials, such as wide bandgap semiconductors, oxides, carbon-based nanostructures, advanced ceramics, chalcogenide nanostructures, and flexible organic electronics nanomaterials. The book is an important reference for students and researchers (from academics, but also industry) interested in understanding the properties of emerging materials. - Explores the fundamentals, challenges and prospects for the application of emerging materials in the development of energy conversion and storage devices - Presents a discussion of solar cell and photovoltaic, fuel cell, battery electrode, supercapacitor and hydrogen storage applications - Includes notable examples of energy devices based on emerging materials to illustrate recent advances in this field

Energy Materials

Energy Materials
Author: M Eswaramoorthy
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2023-02-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811270961

The world is in short supply of energy. Along with environmental factors, it has become crucial for science to provide solutions. Energy Materials is a significant area of research in material science.The various aspects of energy include electrical power, comprising batteries, supercapacitors, thermoelectric energy conversion, photovoltaics, etc. Hydrogen is available in abundance, but catalysts are needed for the catalysis, so catalysts or porous solids have universal appeal in usage and applications. Then there are nuclear energy materials.Overall, energy materials have now captured the most attention worldwide in research and investment. This book covers various sections that are currently exploring energy solutions through materials.