Oxide Free Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion Applications

Oxide Free Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion Applications is a comprehensive book that covers non-oxide nanomaterials for energy storage and conversion devices, including supercapacitors, batteries, dye-sensitized solar cells, and hydrogen production. It discusses the advancements in this field, techniques for preparing environmentally friendly materials, and their structural and morphological characterization. The book also emphasizes the latest trends in photocatalytic water-splitting and electrocatalytic nanomaterials. It is useful for researchers, scientists, and postgraduate students in the field of nanotechnology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 492 pages
Publication date: 02 December 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Nanomaterials with no oxides are essential for energy storage and conversion applications, covering a wide range of non-oxide materials such as transition metal nitrides, carbides, selenides, phosphides, and oxynitrides. These materials are used in various applications, including supercapacitors, batteries, dye-sensitized solar cells, and hydrogen production. The current application of energy storage devices involves the use of nanostructured non-oxide materials with improved energy and power densities.

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the advancements in this field over the past decades. It discusses the techniques used to prepare environmentally friendly nanostructured non-oxide materials, their structural and morphological characterization, their improved mechanical and material properties, and their current applications and future impacts. While designing and fabricating non-oxide materials, it is crucial to consider their abundance, cost-efficiency, and environmental friendliness to promote clean innovation and potential applications in a wide range of industries.

The book offers detailed literature on the development of nanostructured non-oxides, their use as energy-related devices, and their present trend in the industry and market. It also emphasizes the latest advancements in the application of these noble non-oxide-based materials for photocatalytic water-splitting. Recent progress on various kinds of both photocatalytic and electrocatalytic nanomaterials is reviewed, and essential aspects that govern catalytic behaviors and the corresponding stability are discussed.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and students interested in the field of nanomaterials with no oxides for energy storage and conversion applications. It provides comprehensive coverage of the latest developments, techniques, and applications, and highlights the importance of these materials in promoting sustainable energy solutions.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128239360