Nanoporous Metals For Advanced Energy Technologies

Author : Yi Ding
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 331929749X
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nanoporous Metals for Advanced Energy Technologies written by Yi Ding and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-03-19 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the state-of-the-art research in nanoporous metals for potential applications in advanced energy fields, including proton exchange membrane fuel cells, Li batteries (Li ion, Li-S, and Li-O2), and supercapacitors. The related structural design and performance of nanoporous metals as well as possible mechanisms and challenges are fully addressed. The formation mechanisms of nanoporous metals during dealloying, the microstructures of nanoporous metals and characterization methods, as well as miscrostructural regulation of nanoporous metals through alloy design of precursors and surface diffusion control are also covered in detail. This is an ideal book for researchers, engineers, graduate students, and government/industry officers who are in charge of R&D investments and strategy related to energy technologies.

Author : San Ping Jiang
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1315351552
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mesoporous Materials for Advanced Energy Storage and Conversion Technologies written by San Ping Jiang and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-05-25 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovation through specific and rational design and functionalization has led to the development of a wide range of mesoporous materials with varying morphologies (hexagonal, cubic, rod-like), structures (silicates, carbons, metal oxides), and unique functionalities (doping, acid functionalization) that currently makes this field one of the most exciting in materials science and energy applications. This book focuses primarily on the rapid progress in their application in energy conversion and storage technologies, including supercapacitor, Li-ion battery, fuel cells, solar cells, and photocatalysis (water splitting) and will serve as a valuable reference for researchers in the field

Author : Arya Uthaman
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030853977
Total Pages : 690 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Functional Porous Materials written by Arya Uthaman and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-13 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents synthesis, characterization, and applications of macroporous, mesoporous, nanoporous, hierarchical porous, porous metals, and porous ceramics. Special emphasis is given to the preparation of porous activated carbon materials and porous ionic liquid-derived materials for CO2 emissions mitigation. Additionally, a chapter includes the physical and mathematical modeling in porous media. Many analytical techniques for characterization are discussed in this book. Also, the biomedical and industrial applications of porous materials in adsorption, catalysis, biosensors, drug delivery, nanotechnology are described. The content helps solving fundamental and applied problems in porous materials with length scales varying from macro- to nano-level.

Author : Yueguang Deng
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780735424760
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Liquid Metals for Advanced Energy Applications written by Yueguang Deng and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Liquid Metals for Advanced Energy Applications provides a systematic description and review of the basics and applications of low-melting-point liquid metal technology. It includes discussions of typical liquid metal materials and their energy-related technologies based on different mechanisms. The book draws directly on cutting-edge research from the authors' laboratory, where most of the progress in the use of low-melting-point liquid metals in advanced energy technologies has occurred. This important book: -- Provides solid foundational knowledge of basic concepts and applications of the latest liquid metals in the advanced energy field -- Reviews low-melting-point liquid metals and their applications in the energy field -- Includes meticulous coverage of typical liquid metal materials, including fluids, interface materials, phase change materials, and composites Liquid Metals for Advanced Energy Applications is ideal for researchers and engineers in the advanced energy field, including general liquid metal science and technology. It is also suitable for university courses in the fields of energy and materials.

Author : Fabian I. Ezema
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030684628
Total Pages : 926 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chemically Deposited Nanocrystalline Metal Oxide Thin Films written by Fabian I. Ezema and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-06-26 with total page 926 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book guides beginners in the areas of thin film preparation, characterization, and device making, while providing insight into these areas for experts. As chemically deposited metal oxides are currently gaining attention in development of devices such as solar cells, supercapacitors, batteries, sensors, etc., the book illustrates how the chemical deposition route is emerging as a relatively inexpensive, simple, and convenient solution for large area deposition. The advancement in the nanostructured materials for the development of devices is fully discussed.

Author : Saravanan Rajendran
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030798992
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Inorganic Materials for Energy, Medicine and Environmental Remediation written by Saravanan Rajendran and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-25 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents concepts, methods and applications of inorganic nanomaterials for energy applications such as fuel cells and batteries, for environmental applications such as water purification, and for medicinal applications such as cancer treatments. The founding father of nanotechnology, Eric Drexler, always communicated a unique vision in exploring new materials and creating advancements in molecular nanotechnology. He emphasized the potential advantages of smaller size, higher efficiency and less needed resources for applications in energy, environment and medicine. A higher surface to volume ratio of inorganic nanomaterials is a key property.

Author : Xinliang Feng
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527680020
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nanocarbons for Advanced Energy Conversion written by Xinliang Feng and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this second volume in the first book series on nanocarbons for advanced applications the highly renowned series and volume editor has put together a top author team of internationally acclaimed experts on carbon materials. Divided into three major parts, this reference provides a current overview of the design, synthesis, and characterization of nanocarbons, such as carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, graphenes, and porous carbons for energy conversion applications. It covers such varied topics as electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reactions in the different types of fuel cells, metal-air batteries and electrode materials for photovoltaic devices, as well as photocatalysts, electrocatalysts and photoelectrocatalysts for water splitting. Throughout, the authors highlight the unique aspects of nanocarbon materials in these fields, with a particular focus on the physico-chemical properties which lead to enhanced device performances.

Author : Zongyou Yin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527831398
Total Pages : 880 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Atomic and Nano Scale Materials for Advanced Energy Conversion, 2 Volumes written by Zongyou Yin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atomic and Nano Scale Materials for Advanced Energy Conversion Discover the latest advancements in energy conversion technologies used to develop modern sustainable energy techniques In Atomic and Nano Scale Materials for Advanced Energy Conversion, expert interdisciplinary researcher Dr. Zongyou Yin delivers a comprehensive overview of nano-to-atomic scale materials science, the development of advanced electrochemical, photochemical, photoelectrochemical, and photovoltaic energy conversion strategies, and the applications for sustainable water splitting and other technologies. The book offers readers cutting-edge information of two-dimensional nano, mixed-dimensional nano, nano rare earth, clusters, and single atoms. It constructively evaluates emerging nano-to-atomic scale energy conversion technologies for academic research and development (R&D) researchers and industrial technique consultants and engineers. The author sets out a systematic analysis of recent energy-conversion science, covering topics like adaptable manufacturing of Van der Waals heterojunctions, mixed-dimensional junctions, tandem structures, and superlattices. He also discusses function-oriented engineering in polymorphic phases, photon absorption, excitons-charges conversion, non-noble plasmonics, and solid-liquid-gas interactions. Readers will also benefit from: A thorough introduction to emerging nanomaterials for energy conversion, including electrochemical, photochemical, photoelectrochemical, and photovoltaic energy conversion An exploration of clusters for energy conversion, including electrochemical, photochemical, and photoelectrochemical clusters Practical discussions of single atoms for energy conversion in electrochemical, photochemical, and photoelectrochemical energy conversion technologies A thorough analysis of future perspectives and directions in advanced energy conversion technology Perfect for materials scientists, photochemists, electrochemists, and inorganic chemists, Atomic and Nano Scale Materials for Advanced Energy Conversion is also a must-read resource for catalytic chemists interested in the intersection of advanced chemistry and physics in energy conversion technologies.

Author : Colin Tong
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319980025
Total Pages : 911 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Materials for Advanced Energy Systems written by Colin Tong and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-12-12 with total page 911 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first of its kind text enables today’s students to understand current and future energy challenges, to acquire skills for selecting and using materials and manufacturing processes in the design of energy systems, and to develop a cross-functional approach to materials, mechanics, electronics and processes of energy production. While taking economic and regulatory aspects into account, this textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the range of materials used for advanced energy systems, including fossil, nuclear, solar, bio, wind, geothermal, ocean and hydropower, hydrogen, and nuclear, as well as thermal energy storage and electrochemical storage in fuel cells. A separate chapter is devoted to emerging energy harvesting systems. Integrated coverage includes the application of scientific and engineering principles to materials that enable different types of energy systems. Properties, performance, modeling, fabrication, characterization and application of structural, functional and hybrid materials are described for each energy system. Readers will appreciate the complex relationships among materials selection, optimizing design, and component operating conditions in each energy system. Research and development trends of novel emerging materials for future hybrid energy systems are also considered. Each chapter is basically a self-contained unit, easily enabling instructors to adapt the book for coursework. This textbook is suitable for students in science and engineering who seek to obtain a comprehensive understanding of different energy processes, and how materials enable energy harvesting, conversion, and storage. In setting forth the latest advances and new frontiers of research, the text also serves as a comprehensive reference on energy materials for experienced materials scientists, engineers, and physicists. Includes pedagogical features such as in-depth side bars, worked-out and end-of- chapter exercises, and many references to further reading Provides comprehensive coverage of materials-based solutions for major and emerging energy systems Brings together diverse subject matter by integrating theory with engaging insights

Author : Guanglin Xia
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889661857
Total Pages : 105 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hierarchical Materials for Advanced Energy Storage written by Guanglin Xia and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2020-12-21 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook is a collection of articles from a Frontiers Research Topic. Frontiers Research Topics are very popular trademarks of the Frontiers Journals Series: they are collections of at least ten articles, all centered on a particular subject. With their unique mix of varied contributions from Original Research to Review Articles, Frontiers Research Topics unify the most influential researchers, the latest key findings and historical advances in a hot research area! Find out more on how to host your own Frontiers Research Topic or contribute to one as an author by contacting the Frontiers Editorial Office: frontiersin.org/about/contact.