This book offers readers an extensive insight into advanced nanomaterials and their applications in the realm of energy generation and utilization. It places a specific emphasis on emerging nanomaterials and their diverse applications within energy-related sectors and sensor technology. The primary focus is on comprehending how these materials enhance the performance of energy storage devices and sensors. Furthermore, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the significant challenges faced in these areas and presents a forward looking perspective. Comprising ten chapters, the book extensively explores the applications of nanomaterials in energy-related fields, specifically in solar cells, supercapacitors, sensors, and more. It caters to the needs of budding researchers involved in the synthesis of nanomaterials and post-graduate students interested in delving into the intricacies of nanomaterials.

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Professor Sadia Ameen obtained Ph.D. in Chemistry, in 2008, and then moved to Jeonbuk National University. Presently she is working as Associate Professor at Department of Bio-Convergence Science, Jeongeup Campus, Jeonbuk National University. She specializes in the synthesis and application of clean energy materials. She was awarded a Gold Medal for academic achievement and several scientific honors, including the Excellence in Research Award, Outstanding Scientist Award, Asia's Top-50 Scientist Award, Certificate of Excellence, Best Researcher Award, and selected in Stanford University list of World's Top 2% scientists. She has authored or co-authored many papers in the fields of Solar cells, Catalysts, and Sensors, as well as contributed to book chapters and edited several books.

Professor M. Shaheer Akhtar completed his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, in 2008, from Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea. Presently, he is working as Full Professor at Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea. His research interest constitutes the photo-electrochemical characterizations of thin film semiconductor nanomaterials, composite materials, polymer based solid-state films, solid polymer electrolytes and electrode materials for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), hybrid organic-inorganic solar cells, small molecules based organic solar cells, and photocatalytic reactions.

Ing Kong is Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering, at La Trobe University. She is Leader of the Advanced Polymer and Composites Group on the Bendigo campus. She has established her research expertise in additive manufacturing technology, and the development of advanced materials, particularly functional polymer composites. Across her career, she has authored 114 publications and secured more than $1.5 M of external grants. She has promoted interdisciplinary and joint research among the research groups from national and international universities as well as industry partners including Ceramic Oxide Fabricators, Ritchie Technology, MoreDent, etc. She is serving as Editorial Board Member for several international scientific journals and Peer-Reviewer for many materials and composites journals.