Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage

Auteur

Jun Hieng Kiat obtained his M.Eng.Sci. and PhD from University of Malaya, Malaysia. He is Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia. He conducts experimental research on nanosized energy devices in solar cells and electrochemical energy storage systems. His main topics of interest includes dye- and quantum dot-sensitized solar cells, organic solar cells, perovskite solar cells, electrolyte characterization, radiative cooling and thermoelectric.

Ts Dr Low Foo Wah is Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia. He received his PhD from the University of Malaya in the nanomaterials and nanoscience field. His main research interests are in the areas of graphene nanomaterial incorporated with metal oxide for photovoltaic cell application especially in dye-sensitized solar cells and perovskites photovoltaics cells.

Texte du rabat

The book focuses on the materials science related to energy conversion and energy storage technologies. It covers the principles of the prospective energy technologies and their relationship to the performance of the energy devices.

Résumé

Development of new energyrelated materials is essential in addressing future energy demands. Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage focuses on the materials science related to energy conversion and energy storage technologies. It covers the principles of prospective energy technologies and their relationship to the performance of energy devices.

• Covers fundamental principles of energy conversion and storage

• Discusses materials selection, design, and performance tradeoffs

• Details electrochemical cell construction and testing methodologies

• Explores sustainable development of energy devices

• Features case studies

• Provides workable solutions to selected problems in each chapter

Aimed at readers in materials, electrical, and energy engineering, this book provides readers with a deep understanding of the role of materials in developing sustainable energy devices.

Contenu

1. Introduction: Energy and Materials 2. Photovoltaics: Fundamentals of Energy Conversion. 3. Photovoltaics: Materials and Technologies. 4. Fuel Cells: Fundamentals and Applications. 5. Solid-State Polymer Electrolytes for Fuel Cells Application. 6. NextGeneration Supercapacitors with Sustainably Processed Carbon Quantum Dots. 7. TinBased Anodes for NextGeneration LithiumIon Batteries. 8. Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion System.