Sulfide and Selenide Based Materials for Emerging Applications: Sustainable Energy Harvesting and Storage Technology

Sulfide and Selenide-Based Materials for Emerging Applications explores a materials and device-based approach to the transition to low-cost sustainable thin film photovoltaic devices and energy storage systems. It covers recent advances in renewable technologies and materials,thin film solar cells with earth abundant materials,sulfur- and selenides-based materials for thermoelectric applications,chalcogenide semiconductors for electrochemical water splitting,and storage technologies such as Li-S batteries,supercapacitors,and metal-ion batteries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 802 pages
Publication date: 21 June 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Sulfide and Selenide-Based Materials for Emerging Applications delves into a comprehensive materials and device-based approach to facilitate the transition towards cost-effective, sustainable thin film photovoltaic devices and energy storage systems. Part 1 explores recent advancements in renewable technologies and materials for sustainable development, including photovoltaic energy storage devices. Part 2 delves into thin film solar cells utilizing earth-abundant materials, emphasizing the power conversion efficiency of kesterite-based solar cells. Various synthesis and doping method designs for kesterite films are discussed, along with emerging sulfide semiconductors with potential applications in thin film photovoltaics and flexible devices. Part 3 explores sulfur- and selenides-based materials for thermoelectric applications. Part 4 covers chalcogenide semiconductors, with applications in electrochemical water splitting for green hydrogen and oxygen generation. The latest research on layered 2D transition metal chalcogenides for electrochemical water splitting is also discussed. Part 5 concludes by discussing recent developments in storage technologies, including Li-S batteries, sulfide-based supercapacitors, and metal-ion batteries. Additionally, the book explores the use of 3D printing techniques for energy conversion and storage using sulfides and selenides. This comprehensive resource is designed to cater to a wide audience, ranging from students to experienced scientists, interested in green energy technology and decarbonization.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323998604