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Energy Materials

Fundamentals to Applications

  • 1st Edition - August 15, 2021
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Sanjay J. Dhoble, N. Thejo Kalyani, B. Vengadaesvaran, Abdul Kariem Arof
  • Language: English

Includes details of the fundamental phenomenological theories of solar cells, Li ion/ Li-air/Li-S batteries, fuel cells and their energy storage mechanisms. Discusses properties of… Read more

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Description

Includes details of the fundamental phenomenological theories of solar cells, Li ion/ Li-air/Li-S batteries, fuel cells and their energy storage mechanisms. Discusses properties of various energy materials in addition to their device operation and evaluation.

Key features

  • Includes details of the fundamental phenomenological theories of solar cells, Li ion/ Li-air/Li-S batteries, fuel cells and their energy storage mechanisms
  • Discusses properties of various energy materials in addition to their device operation and evaluation

Readership

Materials Scientists and Engineers in R&D and academia working in the field of energy conversion, harvesting, energy storing and energy saving materials. Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses related to Material science

Table of contents

Section I Fundamentals and over-arching topics

1. Energy Materials: Fundamental Physics and latest advances in relevant technology

2. Solar cell technology

3. Energy materials: Synthesis and Characterization techniques

4. An Extensive Study on the Adhesion and Anti-fog of Transparent Polydimethylsiloxane/Sylgard Coating System

Section II Photovoltaic Materials and devices

5. Crystalline silicon solar cell

6. Introduction to Solar Energy and Its Conversion into Electrical Energy by Using Dye Sensitized Solar Cell

7. Dye Sensitized Solar Cells

8. Potential Nano Oxide Photo anode For DSSC: Materials And Structures

9. Perovskite solar cells

Section III Electrochemical energy conversion and storage

10. Intercalation Compounds for Cathode Materials in Lithium Ion Batteries as Energy Storage Devices

11. Prospects and challenges in selection of polymer electrolytes (PEs) in advanced Lithium – Air batteries

12. Li-S ion batteries: A substitute for Li ion storage batteries

13. Glasses and Glass-Ceramics as sealants in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Applications

Section IV Lighting and Light emitting diodes

14. Role of Rare Earth Ions for Energy Saving LED Lighting Devices

15. Synthesis and luminescence study of silicate based phosphors for energy saving light emitting diode

16. Investigations on energy efficient RE (TTA)3dmphen complexes dispersed in polymer matrices for solid state lighting applications

17. Synthesis and characterization of energy efficient Mq2( M= Zn, Cd, Ca and Sr) organometallic complexes for OLED display applications

Section V Practical concerns and beyond

18. Spectral Response and Quantum Efficiency Evaluation of Solar Cells

19. Energy materials: Applications and impending opportunities

20. Sustainability, recycling and life time issues

Review quotes

"Energy generation and storage are crucial for the development of renewable energy sources. Extensive ongoing research is currently being conducted on various types of energy storage and energy generation materials and devices. This book covers recent advances in energy conversion, energy harvesting, energy storage, and energy saving materials...."—IEEE - Electrical Insulation Magazine

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: August 15, 2021
  • Language: English

About the editors

SD

Sanjay J. Dhoble

Sanjay J. Dhoble is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, India. During his research career he has worked on the synthesis and characterization of solid-state lighting materials and phosphors for solar cell efficiency enhancement, as well as the development of radiation dosimetry phosphors, and the biosynthesis of nanoparticles and their applications.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Physics, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, India

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N. Thejo Kalyani

N. Thejo Kalyani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, Nagpur, India. Her research interest includes the synthesis, characterization, and fabrication of OLED devices and displays using various organic complexes by vacuum deposition and solution techniques.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, Nagpur, India

BV

B. Vengadaesvaran

B. Vengadaesvaran is Senior Research Officer at the Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Wisma R&D University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Research Officer, Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Wisma R&D University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Abdul Kariem Arof

Abdul Kariem Arof is a Retired Professor from the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Affiliations and expertise
Retired Professor, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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