Renewable and Clean Energy Systems Based on Advanced Nanomaterials

Basis, Preparation, and Applications

1st Edition - July 4, 2024
Imprint: Elsevier
Editors: Sahar Zinatloo-Ajabshir, Ardashir Mohammadzadeh
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 9 5 0 - 5
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 9 4 9 - 9

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Renewable and Clean Energy Systems Based on Advanced Nanomaterials: Basis, Preparation and Applications describes the fundamental aspects of a diverse range of nanomaterials used in the fields of renewable and clean energy. Various methods of preparing several different nanomaterials for green energy systems, such as advanced nanomaterials for solar cells, mixed metal oxide-based nanomaterials for hydrogen storage, and active nanomaterials for Li ion batteries are presented along with their advantages, disadvantages, and applications. Chapters also discuss novel methods of power analysis, frequency regulation methods, practical applications of solar panels, economic efficiency of solar energy, solar physics, and much more.

This is a valuable resource on the basic science, preparation methods, and practical applications of advanced nanomaterials for green energy systems.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
About the editors
Preface
Chapter 1. Renewable and clean energy systems based on advanced nanomaterials, basics, and developments
Abstract
References
Chapter 2. Advanced nanomaterials for perovskite based solar cells
Abstract
2.1 General introduction
2.2 Metal oxide nanoparticles
2.3 Carbon nanomaterials
2.4 Quantum dots
2.5 Other advanced nanomaterials
2.6 Conclusion and outlook
Nomenclature
References
Chapter 3. Advanced nanomaterials for dye sensitized solar cells
Abstract
3.1 General introduction
3.2 Structure of dye-sensitized solar cell
3.3 Nanomaterials usage in dye-sensitized solar cells
3.4 Conclusion and outlook
References
Chapter 4. Mixed metal oxide-based nanomaterials for hydrogen storage
Abstract
4.1 General introduction
4.2 Electrochemical hydrogen storage
4.3 Hydrogen storage mechanism
4.4 Materials
4.5 Conclusion and outlook
References
Chapter 5. Graphitic carbon nitride/graphene-based nanomaterials for hydrogen storage
Abstract
5.1 General introduction
5.2 Graphene-based material
5.3 Graphitic carbon nitride
5.4 Graphene/graphitic carbon nitride for hydrogen storage
5.5 Conclusion and outlook
References
Chapter 6. Active nanomaterials for Li-ion batteries and advanced nanomaterials for supercapacitors
Abstract
6.1 General introduction
6.2 Active materials: nanostructuring versus microstructuring
6.3 Morphology controlling
6.4 Advanced electrode materials
6.5 Conclusion and outlook
References
Chapter 7. Basics of photovoltaic panels and an overview of the use of solar energy in the world
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Brief history of using the sun as an energy source
7.3 Introducing photovoltaic systems
7.4 The basics of photovoltaic panels
References
Chapter 8. The efficiency of solar panels and power control
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Solar panel modeling
8.3 Battery modeling
8.4 Converter modeling
8.5 Optimal operating point tracking algorithms
8.6 Control design
8.7 Examples of solar energy deployment
8.8 Household power plants
References
Chapter 9. The physics of sunlight and cells
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The sun
References
Chapter 10. The different methods of using solar energy
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Dye-sensitized solar cells
10.3 Organic solar cells
10.4 Technical discussions
10.5 Feasibility in Middle East
10.6 The components of floating photovoltaic power plants
10.7 Evaluating the photovoltaic power plant installed at sea
10.8 Using the photovoltaic system for water treatment
10.9 Treatment system mechanisms
10.10 Different water treatment technologies
References
Chapter 11. Financial analysis of solar energy
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Reducing costs in manufacturing system components
11.3 Reducing cost in sales and distribution of system component
11.4 Reducing installation and repair costs
11.5 Improving the efficiency of financial systems and programs
11.6 Improving equipment performance and correcting amplifier characteristics
11.7 Easing access and internal connectivity
11.8 Methods of calculating cost savings
11.9 Silicon cost
11.10 Nonsilicon cost
11.11 Variable costs based on the scale of power plant
11.12 The final cost equation
References
Chapter 12. Photovoltaic project design in software
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Introduction to software
12.3 Complete analysis of a sample project
12.4 Developing a photovoltaic project in software
12.5 Project definition
12.6 Saving project
12.7 More options
12.8 Electrical effects: separating module array
References
Chapter 13. Frequency adjustment in solar systems: how to check and determine the location of solar panels
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 An overview of site selection
13.3 Evaluation criteria
13.4 Multicriteria decision making
13.5 Site determination criteria
13.6 Limitations of site determination
13.7 Environmental and social considerations
13.8 Capacity
13.9 Access and right of way
13.10 Equipment contamination
13.11 Frequency adjustment in solar systems
References
Further reading
Index

Sahar Zinatloo-Ajabshir

Sahar Zinatloo-Ajabshir is Associate Professor of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. She obtained her M.Sc. in nanoscience and nanotechnology from the University of Tehran, in 2010. Then after completing her PhD in nanoscience and nanotechnology in 2015 from the University of Kashan, she then went on to join the group of Professor Masoud Salavati-Niasari as a post-doc researcher. She became a faculty member of the University of Bonab, in 2017.

Her research interests include the development of different types of nanoscale materials, especially the preparation of ceramic nanomaterials and investigation of their applications in various fields such as hydrogen storage, photocatalysis, environmental remediation, and drug delivery systems. During her career, she has published several scientific papers in high impact factor journals, as well as book chapters, books and conference proceedings. She is also an active referee or on the editorial board for several international journals.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bonab, Iran

Ardashir Mohammadzadeh

Dr. Ardashir Mohammadzadeh was born in West Azerbaijan, Iran. He received his B.Sc. in 2011 July from Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran; His M.Sc., in 2013 September from K.T University of Technology, Tehran, Iran; and his Ph.D. in 2016 November from the University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran. In 2017 December he joined to University of Bonab, Bonab, Iran as an assistant professor. In 2023 he joined Shenyang University of Technology, as a professor. He has published many papers in most reputed journals. Dr. Mohammadzadeh is an academic editor and reviewer of several journals. His research interests include artificial intelligence theory, fuzzy logic systems; machine learning, neural networks, intelligent control, electrical vehicles, power systems control, chaotic systems, and medical control systems.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Multidisciplinary Center for Infrastructure Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, China

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