Emerging nanomaterials in energy storage and heat transfer applications

Several effective storage methods, such as electrochemical, thermal, mechanical and hydrogen energy has been utilized to fulfil the supply and demand gap. Energy storage has become more prominent in the case of solar energy, which is available only during the daylight hours, and for it to be a viable solution for the rest of the time, is dependent on storage. Batteries, as a means of electrochemical storage, have proved to be the most effective method in solar photovoltaic for electrical energy. Modern solar thermal systems use molten salts and phase-change materials for thermal energy storage.  

This book presents information on new and emerging nanomaterials and their applications in energy storage and heat transfer. It covers areas from theory to experiment and from design and prototyping to commercialization. There is growing interest in new and advanced nanomaterials, such as MXenes, graphene, hybridized nanomaterials for energy storage, and heat transfer applications.  

This is an important reference source for materials scientists and engineers who are looking for information on how nanomaterials are being used in a range of energy harvesting and heat transfer applications.