Solar Energy Conversion and Storage: Photochemical Modes

Solar Energy Conversion and Storage: Photochemical Modes provides an in-depth exploration of photochemical methods for converting and storing light energy, covering various solar cell types, hydrogen generation, carbon dioxide reduction, and artificial photosynthesis. It serves as a comprehensive reference for graduate students, researchers, and engineers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 271 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Solar Energy Conversion and Storage: Photochemical Modes is a comprehensive and cutting-edge exploration of the latest advancements in solar cell technology, offering invaluable insights into the future of solar energy conversion and storage. Focusing on photochemical methods of converting and/or storing light energy in the form of electrical or chemical energy, the book delves into various types of solar cells, including photovoltaic cells, photogalvanic cells, photoelectrochemical cells, and dye-sensitized solar cells. It provides detailed descriptions of these cells, their mechanisms of operation, and their applications in various fields.

The book also covers the photogeneration of hydrogen, photoreduction of carbon dioxide, and artificial/mimicking photosynthesis, highlighting their potential for sustainable energy production. It discusses the generation of electricity from solar cells, exploring efficient methods for converting solar energy into usable power. Additionally, the book explores the storage of solar energy in the form of chemical energy, discussing the use of batteries, supercapacitors, and other storage technologies.

Furthermore, Solar Energy Conversion and Storage: Photochemical Modes highlights existing photochemical methods of solar energy conversion and storage, while also exploring emerging trends such as the use of nanoparticles. The book serves as a valuable resource for graduate students, researchers, and engineers in the field of solar energy, providing a comprehensive and state-of-the-art reference for their studies and research.

Weight: 526g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367783327