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Nano Tools and Devices for Enhanced Renewable Energy
- 1st Edition - July 9, 2021
- Editors: Sheila Devasahayam, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 1 7 0 9 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 1 6 9 9 - 6
Nano Tools and Devices for Enhanced Renewable Energy addresses key challenges faced in major energy sectors as the world strives for more affordable and renewable energy sources.… Read more
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Request a sales quoteNano Tools and Devices for Enhanced Renewable Energy addresses key challenges faced in major energy sectors as the world strives for more affordable and renewable energy sources. The book collates and discusses the latest innovations in nanotechnology for energy applications, providing a comprehensive single resource for those interested in renewable energy. Chapters cover a range of nano tools and devices, as well as renewable energy types and sources, from energy storage to geothermal energy. Materials scientists, engineers and environmental scientists interested in the application and evaluation of innovative nano tools and devices in renewable energy technologies will find this book very valuable.
Nanotechnology can help to reduce energy consumption and lessen toxicity burdens on the environment. Despite the rapid growth of development and use of nanotechnology in the modern world, there are still challenges faced by researchers and development groups in industry and academia. This book helps solve the problems of reduced accessibility of relevant research, presenting important information on adverse impacts on the environment, human health, safety and sustainability.
- Covers a range of nano tools and devices, as well as renewable energy types and sources, from energy storage to geothermal energy
- Offers an insight into the commercialization and regulatory aspects of nanotechnology for renewable energy
- Helps solve the problems of reduced accessibility of relevant information, presenting important research on adverse impacts on the environment, human health, safety and sustainability
Materials scientists, engineers, environmental scientists and those working in renewable energy initiatives in academia and R&D.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Preface
- Section 1: Modern perspective of renewable energy with Nano tools & devices
- Chapter 1. High-performance polymer applications for renewable energy
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Energy conservation and optimization of polymer materials
- 1.3 Improvement of conventional energy sources
- 1.4 Improvement of renewable energy sources
- 1.5 Energy storage
- 1.6 Nanotechnology as cross-cutting technology for renewable energy—final conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 2. Nanocomposite polymer electrolytes for energy devices
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Synthesis
- 2.3 Results
- 2.4 Present status of nanocomposite polymer electrolytes
- 2.5 Conclusion and future scope
- References
- Websites
- Chapter 3. Nanodispersed polymer gels used as electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Materials and method of preparation
- 3.3 PMMA-based nanodispersed polymer gel electrolytes containing LiCF3SO3
- 3.4 PMMA-based nanodispersed polymer gel electrolytes containing LiBF4
- 3.5 Conclusion
- 3.6 Present status and future scope
- References
- Section 2: Nano tools & devices-synthesis, fabrication & characterization
- Chapter 4. Surface modification of all-inorganic lead halide perovskite nanocrystals
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Surface science of all-inorganic metal trihalide perovskite nanocrystals—an outline
- 4.3 Surface-modification of all-inorganic metal halide perovskite nanocrystals-Classification and developments
- 4.4 Conclusion and future perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 5. Nanomaterials in renewable energy: UV-Visible spectroscopy characterization and applications
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Properties of nanomaterials
- 5.3 Synthesis of nanomaterials
- 5.4 Characterization of nanomaterials
- 5.5 UV-Visible spectroscopy-based characterizations of nanomaterials
- 5.6 Application of nanomaterials characterized using UV-Visible spectroscopy
- 5.7 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 6. Describing nanoclusters as the way forward for hydrogen economy using Pd nanoclusters as a base
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Metal hydrides for hydrogen economy
- 6.3 Palladium and magnesium hydrides for hydrogen economy
- 6.4 Hybrid palladium and magnesium films for hydrogen economy
- 6.5 Nanocluster growth model
- 6.6 Hybrid palladium and magnesium nanoclusters for hydrogen economy
- 6.7 Conclusions
- References
- Section 3: Nano energy generation tools & devices
- Chapter 7. Triboelectric nanogenerators for scavenging biomechanical energy: fabrication process to its self-powered applications
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Principle and mechanism of the triboelectric nanogenerator
- 7.3 Fabrication of TENG devices
- 7.4 Mechanical motion generation techniques and electrical measurement setup
- 7.5 Electrical analysis of TENG devices
- 7.6 TENG-based self-powered applications
- 7.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8. Nanogenerators: a new paradigm in blue energy harvesting
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Origin of nanogenerators
- 8.3 Piezoelectric nanogenerator
- 8.4 Triboelectric nanogenerator
- 8.5 Pyroelectric nanogenerator
- 8.6 Thermoelectric nanogenerator
- 8.7 Blue energy harvesting using nanogenerators
- 8.8 Summary and perspective
- References
- Chapter 9. Nanostructures as a tool for energy generation
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Reaction mechanism and coke deposition
- 9.3 Catalytic systems
- 9.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Section 4: Nano energy storage tools & devices
- Chapter 10. Electrospun PVDF-based composite nanofabrics: an emerging trend toward energy harvesting
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Electrospinning method and poly(vinylidene fluoride) nanofabrics
- 10.3 Electrospinning of poly(vinylidene fluoride)-based composite nanofabrics
- 10.4 Conclusion and future trend
- References
- Chapter 11. Polymer and polymer-based nanocomposite materials for energy
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Summary
- References
- Chapter 12. Solid-state hydrogen storage as a future renewable energy technology
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Hydrogen as a renewable energy infrastructure enabler
- 12.3 Current hydrogen storage technologies
- 12.4 Solid-state hydrogen storage in materials—the fundamentals
- 12.5 Status on current hydrogen storage materials
- 12.6 Conclusion and outlook
- References
- Section 5: Nanotools and devices in wind power energy
- Chapter 13. Micro- and nanodevices for wind energy harvesting
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Flow-induced vibration mechanisms
- 13.3 Energy harvesting transducers
- 13.4 Conclusion: summary and challenges
- References
- Section 6: Nano tools & devices in solar power energy
- Chapter 14. Perovskite solar cells as modern nano tools and devices in solar power energy
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Different architectures of PSCs
- 14.3 Methods of fabricating PSCs
- 14.4 Nanomaterials used as ETL
- 14.5 Perovskite materials
- 14.6 Nanomaterials used as HTL
- 14.7 Nanomaterials used as cathodes of PSCs
- 14.8 Stability of PSCs
- 14.9 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Conflict of Interest
- References
- Chapter 15. Nanotools and devices in solar power energy
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 15.1 Introduction to solar cells
- 15.2 Different generations of solar cell devices
- 15.3 Application of nanomaterials in solar cell devices
- 15.4 Different types of nanomaterials used in solar cell devices
- 15.5 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 16. Nanocrystalline oxides as alternative materials for spectrally selective solar absorber coatings
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 16.1 Theory of solar selective absorbers
- 16.2 Fabrication methods of thin films
- 16.3 Effect of dimensions on the reflectance and spectral selectivity
- 16.4 The oxides for spectrally selective solar absorber coatings
- 16.5 Summary and future outlook
- References
- Chapter 17. Solar power energy derived from nanotools and devices
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Conclusion
- References
- Websites
- Section 7: Nanotools and devices in geothermal energy
- Chapter 18. Nanotools and nanodevices in geothermal energy
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Nanotools and devices in geothermal energy
- 18.3 Nanotools used to measure heat and elastic energy
- 18.4 Techniques used to convert elastic energy to kinetic energy in geothermal wells
- 18.5 Nanotechniques measuring heat and elastic energy in earthquakes caused by digging of geothermal well
- 18.6 Methods and systems using graphene-enriched products for distribution of heat energy from geothermal wells
- 18.7 Conclusion
- Section 8: Green energy & sustainable future
- Chapter 19. Nanotechnology for green energy and sustainable future
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Problems of conventional energy sources
- 19.3 Country-wise fossil fuel generation
- 19.4 Simulation software for energy analysis
- 19.5 Solar photovoltaic cell
- 19.6 Hydrogen cell
- 19.7 Biomass waste
- 19.8 Biofuel and bioethanol production
- 19.9 Hydropower
- 19.10 Wind energy
- 19.11 Thermoelectric generators
- 19.12 Geothermal
- 19.13 Energy storage
- 19.14 Suggestions
- 19.15 Conclusion
- References
- Websites
- Chapter 20. Comparison of energy consumption between the old and modern houses in Sydney
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Case study
- 20.3 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 21. Application of nanoscience in alternative energies
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Energy sustainability by biomass
- 21.3 Agricultural/forestry residues
- 21.4 Bio-oil
- 21.5 Microalgae-generated biofuel
- 21.6 Production of biofuels from lignocellulosic wastes
- 21.7 Bioenergy and biofuel nanotechnological applications
- 21.8 Energy sustainability through nuclear energy
- 21.9 GHGs and carbon emission
- 21.10 Conclusions
- References
- Section 9: Economics & commercialization nano tools & devices
- Chapter 22. Eco-friendly cost-effective energy-storage device for the benefit of society
- Abstract
- Chapter Outline
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Types of energy storage
- 22.3 Eco-friendly energy storage
- 22.4 Type of charge-storage mechanism
- 22.5 Applications of energy storage
- 22.6 Benefits of energy storage
- 22.7 Conclusions and future prospective
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 620
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 9, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128217092
- eBook ISBN: 9780128216996
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Sheila Devasahayam
Dr. Devasahayam is a senior research fellow at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Australia, currently focusing on carbon dioxide reduction through advanced energy conversion and utilization technologies and energy and emission reductions towards sustainable processing of materials. She has already edited Sustainability in Mineral and Energy Sectors, CRC Press 2017. She has authored many peer-reviewed papers in related areas.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Research Fellow, Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Melbourne, AustraliaCM
Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
Dr. Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor and Director of Laboratories in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, New Jersey, United States. His research is focused on the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry, and other various industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as a prolific author and editor of around One hundred and fifty (150) books, including scientific monographs and handbooks in his research areas. He has published with ELSEVIER, American Chemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, CRC Press, and Springer.
Affiliations and expertise
Adjunct Professor & Director of Laboratories, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, USARead Nano Tools and Devices for Enhanced Renewable Energy on ScienceDirect