Advanced Ceramics for Energy Storage, Thermoelectrics and Photonics

1st Edition - April 6, 2023
Editors: Peng Cao, Zhigang Chen, Zhiguo Xia
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 7 6 1 - 3
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Advanced Ceramics for Energy Storage, Thermoelectrics and Photonics describes recent progress in ceramic synthesis and applications in the areas of rechargeable batteries, capacitors, fuel cells, ferroelectrics, thermoelectrics, and inorganic luminescence materials. Both fundamental scientific advancements and technological breakthroughs in terms of new ceramic chemistries, new synthesis methodologies, and new applications are discussed in detail. The latest developments in advanced electrodes, ionic conductors, catalysts, thermoelectric ceramics, and luminescent powders/ceramics and their applications are also covered. With its focus on energy-related applications, the book will be a valuable reference resource for new researchers, academics, and postgraduate students who are interested in delving deeper into energy-related materials research, in particular, the areas of electronic and optical ceramics and their potential applications.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
About the editors
Preface
Section 1: Fundamentals of electronic ceramics
1. Fundamentals of electronic ceramics
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 History of electronic ceramics
1.3 Various types of electronic ceramics
1.4 Applications of electronic ceramics
1.5 Conclusions
References
2. Processing of ceramics
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Classification of ceramics
2.3 Processing methods
2.4 Conclusion
References
Section 2: Ceramics for energy
3. Ceramics for lithium positive electrode
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Main categories of cathode materials
3.3 Ni-rich cathode materials
3.4 Concluding remarks
References
4. Solid-state inorganic electrolytes (oxides, sulfides, and halides)
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Oxide electrolytes
4.3 Sulfide electrolytes
4.4 Halide electrolytes
4.5 Concluding remarks
Acknowledgments
References
5. Polymer-ceramic composite solid-state electrolytes
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Solid-state electrolytes
5.3 Inorganic solid-state electrolytes
5.4 Solid polymer electrolyte
5.5 Composite solid-state electrolytes
5.6 Other solid-state electrolytes
5.7 Interface modification
5.8 Conclusion and perspectives
References
6. Ceramics for supercapacitors
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Outline of ceramic electrodes for supercapacitors
6.3 Transition metal oxide-based ceramic electrodes
6.4 Multicomponent metal oxide-based spinel ceramic electrodes
6.5 Barium titanate-based ceramic electrodes
6.6 Multielemental oxide-based ceramic electrodes
6.7 Metal hydroxide-based ceramic electrodes
6.8 Metal sulfide-based ceramic electrodes
6.9 Carbon-based ceramic electrodes
6.10 Carbide and nitride-based ceramic electrodes
6.11 Conclusions and future prospects
Conflict of interest
References
7. Ceramics for solid oxide fuel cells
Abstract
7.1 Introduction to fuel cells
7.2 History of fuel cells
7.3 Thermodynamical background
7.4 Fuel cells
7.5 Ceramics for SOFCs
7.6 Electrolytes for SOFC
7.7 Anodes and cathodes for SOFCs
7.8 Interconnections in SOFC
7.9 Sealants for SOFC
7.10 SOFC: pros and cons
7.11 Applications of SOFC
7.12 Conclusions
References
8. High-entropy oxides for energy storage and catalysis
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 High-entropy alloys
8.3 High-entropy oxides
8.4 Methods for HEO preparation
8.5 High-entropy effect
8.6 Jahn–Teller distortion in HEOs
8.7 Structural and compositional characterizations of HEOs
8.8 Applications of HEOs in catalysis and energy-storage fields
References
9. Advanced AlN ceramic materials for energy-efficient communication devices
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Aluminum nitride in modern communication devices
9.3 Growing AlN films
9.4 Methods to improve the piezoelectric coefficient of AlN
9.5 Benefits of strain engineering through ion implantation beyond AlN for energy-efficient communication devices (for other applications or with different materials)
9.6 Summary and outlook
References
Section 3: Thermoelectrics
10. Fundamentals of thermoelectrics
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Working principles of thermoelectrics
10.3 Equations of thermoelectric properties from BTE
10.4 Tuning carrier concentration to optimize thermoelectric properties
10.5 Band structure engineering to enhance electronic transport in thermoelectric materials
10.6 Strategies for reducing lattice thermal conductivity
10.7 Summary and outlook
References
11. Synthesis method of thermoelectrics
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Melting methods for synthesizing thermoelectric materials
11.3 Solid-state reaction
11.4 Levitation melting
11.5 Self-propagation high-temperature synthesis
11.6 Melt spinning
11.7 Ball milling
11.8 Solution synthesis
11.9 High-pressure synthesis techniques of thermoelectric materials
11.10 Deposition
11.11 Summary and outlook
References
12. Characterizations of thermoelectric ceramics
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 XRD
12.3 SEM/EDS/EBSD
12.4 TEM/EELS
12.5 XPS
12.6 Raman
12.7 STM/AFM
References
13. High-performance thermoelectric oxide ceramics
Abstract
13.1 Cobalt oxides
13.2 Bismuth oxyselenides
13.3 SrTiO3
13.4 Other oxides
13.5 Conclusions and outlook
Reference
14. High-performance thermoelectric ceramics and their applications
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Near-room temperature materials
14.3 Mid-temperature materials
14.4 High-temperature materials
14.5 Summary and outlook
References
Section 4: Ceramics for photonics
15. Fundamentals of ceramics for photonics applications
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Main optical parameters of luminescent ceramics
15.3 Classification of luminescent ceramics
15.4 Photonics application of luminescent ceramics
Acknowledgment
References
16. Ceramics phosphor powders
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Preparation of ceramics phosphor powders
16.3 Categories of ceramic phosphor powders
16.4 The applications of ceramics phosphor powders
16.5 Summary and prospects
Acknowledgment
References
17. Luminescent glass-ceramics and applications
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 The preparation methods of luminescence glass-ceramics
17.3 Categories and examples of luminescent glass-ceramics
17.4 Applications of luminescent glass-ceramics
17.5 Summary and prospects
Acknowledgment
References
18. Luminescent transparent ceramic
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Some parameters on the luminescent transparent ceramics
18.3 The preparation method of luminescent transparent ceramic
18.4 The applications of luminescent transparent ceramics
18.5 Summary and prospects
Acknowledgment
References
Index

Peng Cao

Dr. Peng Cao is an associate professor of Materials Engineering in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, the University of Auckland, New Zealand. His group focuses on developing titanium powder technologies and new energy-storage materials. He has published over 200 journal articles, and five edited/authored book. He has organized 10 international conferences, of which he chaired or co-chaired three, and delivered approximately 20 keynotes/invited talks.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor of Materials Engineering in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Zhigang Chen

Dr. Zhigang Chen is Professor in Energy Materials at the Queensland University of Technology, Australia. His expertise is in thermoelectrics, nanoelectronics, optoelectronics, and advanced microscopy. Prof. Dr. Chen has contributed more than 380 original journal publications, including top ranking journals, such as Chemical Reviews, Nature Nanotechnology, Energy & Environmental Science, Progress Materials Science, Journal of the American Chemical Society, Angewandte Chemie-International Edition, Advanced Materials, Advanced Energy Materials, and Advanced Functional Materials.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor of Energy Materials at the School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia

Zhiguo Xia

Dr. Zhiguo Xia is currently a professor in the State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology. Professor Xia’s research focuses on luminescent inorganic solids with a multi-disciplinary background covering luminescent materials, solid-state chemistry, crystal chemistry, X-ray diffraction, optics, and optoelectronic devices. Within his group, he has published more than 200 papers on luminescent inorganic solids in international journals with more than 8000 citations. He is now serving as an Associate Editor, Journal of Luminescence (Elsevier, Jan. 2017-present) and Editorial Advisory Board Member, Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters (ACS, Jan. 2020-present).

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China

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