Functional materials with Charge Transfer Properties and Their Application in Photoelectric Devices
Author: Meng Zheng
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Published: 2022-12-29
Total Pages: 138
ISBN-13: 283250986X
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Nano-Engineering at Functional Interfaces for Multidisciplinary Applications
Author: Sai Sathish Ramamurthy
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2024-10-18
Total Pages: 1085
ISBN-13: 0443216908
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNano-Engineering at Functional Interfaces for Multi-disciplinary Applications: Electrochemistry, Photoplasmonics, Antimicrobials, and Anticancer Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals and latest advances of nano-engineering strategies for the design, development, and fabrication of novel nanostructures for different applications in the fields of photoplasmonics and electrochemistry, as well as antibacterial and anticancer research areas. The book begins with an introduction to the fundamentals and characteristics of nanostructured interfaces and their associated technologies, including an overview of their potential applications in different fields. The following chapters present a thorough discussion of the synthesis, processing, and characterization methods of nanomaterials with unique functionalities suitable for energy harvesting, food and textile applications, electrocatalysis, biomedical applications and more. It then concludes outlining research future directions and potential industrial applications. - Presents the advantages and impact of nano-engineering in technological advances, with up-to-date discussions on their applications - Covers research directions and potential future applications of nano-engineering in industry - Includes case studies that illustrate important processes
Interfacial Engineering in Functional Materials for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
Author: Alagarsamy Pandikumar
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2019-12-12
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 111955733X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOffers an Interdisciplinary approach to the engineering of functional materials for efficient solar cell technology Written by a collection of experts in the field of solar cell technology, this book focuses on the engineering of a variety of functional materials for improving photoanode efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC). The first two chapters describe operation principles of DSSC, charge transfer dynamics, as well as challenges and solutions for improving DSSCs. The remaining chapters focus on interfacial engineering of functional materials at the photoanode surface to create greater output efficiency. Interfacial Engineering in Functional Materials for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells begins by introducing readers to the history, configuration, components, and working principles of DSSC It then goes on to cover both nanoarchitectures and light scattering materials as photoanode. Function of compact (blocking) layer in the photoanode and of TiCl4 post-treatment in the photoanode are examined at next. Next two chapters look at photoanode function of doped semiconductors and binary semiconductor metal oxides. Other chapters consider nanocomposites, namely, plasmonic nanocomposites, carbon nanotube based nanocomposites, graphene based nanocomposites, and graphite carbon nitride based nanocompositesas photoanodes. The book: Provides comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals through the applications of DSSC Encompasses topics on various functional materials for DSSC technology Focuses on the novel design and application of materials in DSSC, to develop more efficient renewable energy sources Is useful for material scientists, engineers, physicists, and chemists interested in functional materials for the design of efficient solar cells Interfacial Engineering in Functional Materials for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells will be of great benefit to graduate students, researchers and engineers, who work in the multi-disciplinary areas of material science, engineering, physics, and chemistry.
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKDensity Functional Theory
Author: Daniel Glossman-Mitnik
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2022-05-18
Total Pages: 332
ISBN-13: 1839698454
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDensity Functional Theory (DFT) is a powerful technique for calculating and comprehending the molecular and electrical structure of atoms, molecules, clusters, and solids. Its use is based not only on the capacity to calculate the molecular characteristics of the species of interest but also on the provision of interesting concepts that aid in a better understanding of the chemical reactivity of the systems under study. This book presents examples of recent advances, new perspectives, and applications of DFT for the understanding of chemical reactivity through descriptors forming the basis of Conceptual DFT as well as the application of the theory and its related computational procedures in the determination of the molecular properties of different systems of academic, social, and industrial interest.
Organic Functional Materials for Clean Energy
Author: Weifeng Wei
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Published: 2024-07-23
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 1036407527
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe rapid advancement of the modern industry necessitates a particularly crucial focus on the development of clean energy technologies. At present, energy storage systems mainly consist of alkali metal ion batteries, fuel cells, electrolytic capacitors, dielectric capacitors and supercapacitors. Organic functional materials are playing an indispensable role in this field. The key to advancing sustainable energy lies in the further understanding and developing of organic functional materials. This book can serve as a valuable reference for advanced graduate students and active researchers by providing a fundamental understanding of organic functional materials. Scientists and engineers who wish to diversify their research into clean energy will find this book immensely beneficial. The selected topics in this book offer a global perspective on the current state of this field. Evolving methodologies and techniques constantly provide new dimensions every year as the general interest in clean energy continues to grow.
Modified Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications
Author: Onoyivwe Monday Ama
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2021-11-16
Total Pages: 242
ISBN-13: 3030855554
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book focuses on the electrochemical and nanostructural properties of new photoanode/electrolyte combinations used in the development of novel surface-modified nanomaterials for environmental applications. As water treatment is rapidly becoming a global challenge due to the increasing complexity and number of the various pollutants present, the book explores fundamental issues relating to environmental applications of nanomaterials. It addresses relevant topics ranging from electrochemical synthesis and characterization, to applications of photoanodes in corrosion prevention and biosensors for wastewater treatment. Featuring up-to-date experimental results on nanomaterials for detection of pharmaceuticals and heavy metals in wastewater, this contributed volume is useful to electrochemical researchers, materials scientists, and chemical and civil engineers interested in advanced photoelectrochemical research for environmental applications.
Enhanced Carbon-Based Materials and Their Applications
Author: Poh Choon Ooi
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2022-11-15
Total Pages: 261
ISBN-13: 3527829679
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn authoritative and robust overview of the synthesis, characterization, and application of carbon-based materials In Enhanced Carbon-Based Materials and Their Applications, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a timely and carefully referenced overview of carbon-based materials and their applications. Following a summary of carbon-based materials and their synthesis methods, the authors move on to highlight advanced topics regarding enhanced carbon-based materials and their applications. Discussions of the discovery of memristor-based memory, substrate options, and the effect of electrodes materials are accompanied by a review of the developments in carbonous materials, an explanation of the working principle of thermoelectric energy harvesting, and the applications of carbon-enhanced piezoelectric materials, sensors, optoelectronic devices, actuators, and display applications as well. The book concludes with a presentation of anticipated future prospects and challenges in this area, including those obstacles that must be addressed before the large-scale production of carbon-based products can begin. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to carbon-based nanomaterials, including their synthesis and characterization Comprehensive explorations of functional carbon-based nanomaterials and sensor applications, as well as fabrication techniques of resistive switching carbon-based memories Practical discussions of carbonous-based optoelectronic devices, thermoelectric energy harvesters, and their applications Fulsome treatments of carbon-enhanced piezoelectric materials and their applications Perfect for a multi-disciplinary audience in the broader scientific and industrial communities, Enhanced Carbon-Based Materials and Their Applications will also earn a place in the libraries of researchers and industry professionals with an interest in the synthesis and characterization of carbon nanomaterials.
Functional Phthalocyanine Molecular Materials
Author: Jianzhuang Jiang
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2010-02-09
Total Pages: 329
ISBN-13: 3642047513
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPhthalocyanines exhibit intriguing physic-chemical properties that render them important as a class of molecular functional materials. In addition to their tra- tional industrial applications as dyes and pigments, more recently their use as the organic semiconductors, photodynamictherapy medicines, non-linear optical ma- rials, catalysts for the photo oxidation, optical recording materials, and gas sensors attracts great research interests in these tetrapyrrole species. As manifested by the rapidly increasing number of related scienti?c publications in recent years, great progress has been made in the ?eld of advanced phthalocyaninematerials. Tremendous efforts have been paid toward the development of new phtha- cyanine molecular materials as well as toward their applications. Recent emphasis in both academic researches and technical ?eld has been put on the design and synthesis of novel phthalocyanine species, the structure-propertyrelationship, se- assembly properties, molecular electronics and opto-electronics, and dye-sensitized solarcells.Althoughexcellentreviewsandmonographsaboutphthalocyanineswere publishedseveralyearsago, it is time to providea surveyof a numberof newimp- tant developments in this fascinating area of phthalocyanine chemistry. The aim of this book is to bring both the academic and industrial researchers an easy way to the new progress of phthalocyanines made lately in related ?eld.
2D Materials-Based Electrochemical Sensors
Author: Chandra Sekhar Rout
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2023-06-23
Total Pages: 430
ISBN-13: 0443152942
DOWNLOAD EBOOK2D Materials-Based Electrochemical Sensors presents electrochemical and biosensor applications of 2D materials and addresses their fundamental properties, sensing mechanisms and fabrication approaches. The book also includes recent theoretical and experimental investigations. Other sections cover the development of sensors and biosensors from the fabrication of two dimensional layered materials to sensing applications and address recent developments and future perspectives on electrochemical sensors based on a wide variety of 2D materials such as graphene, MXene, boron nitride (h-BN), transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and black phosphorous. This will be a useful resource for researchers and scientists in the areas of analytical chemistry. This book will serve as a reference book both to the beginners and experienced researchers who are pursuing their research in 2D layered materials and their electrochemical sensing applications. - Provides basic working principles and sensing mechanisms of electrochemical sensors based on 2D materials - Addresses recent developments and future perspectives on electrochemical sensors and wearable/flexible sensors based on different 2D materials - Adopts a unique engineering approach of experimental techniques for the fabrication of modern and advanced electrochemical sensors based on 2D material
