Description
Book SynopsisSurface area has a directly relationship with the efficiency of energy devices. Hierarchical nanostructuring has the potential to greatly increase surface area, and their electrical properties are favourable, not only to energy generation and storage, but also energy-consuming electronic circuits. This book provides systematic coverage of how nanostructured materials can be applied to energy devices, with an emphasis on the process of generation to storage and consumption. The fundamentals (including properties, characterisation and synthesis) are clearly presented across the first chapters of the book, providing readers new to the field with a clear overview of this expanding topic. The detailed discussion of applications will be an inspiration to those already well-versed in the field. The editors have more than a decade of experience in working on all aspects of energy generation and storage - in academia, national laboratories and industry. The book presents a balanced view from all sectors and is presented in a format accessible by postgraduate students and professional researchers alike.
Table of ContentsPart 1: Fundamentals;Chapter 1: Introduction: Hierarchical Nanostructures; Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Hierarchical Nanostructures; Chapter 3: Synthesis Techniques; Part 2: Hierarchical nanostructures for High Efficiency Energy Harvest Devices; Chapter 4: Solar Cells; Chapter 5: Fuel Cells; Chapter 6: Thermoelectric Devices; Chapter 7: Piezoelectic Devices; Chapter 8: Photo-Electro-Chemical Cell; Part 3: Hierarchical nanostructures for High Efficiency Energy Storage Devices; Chapter 9: Supercapcitors; Chapter 10: Secondary Batteries; Chapter 11: Hydrogen Storage; Part 4: Hierarchical nanostructures for High Efficiency Energy Consumption Devices; Chapter 12: Field Emission Devices; Chapter 13: OLED / LED; Chapter 14: Sensors; Chapter 15: Other Applications; Chapter 16: Summary
