Table of Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction to Nanocomposites
References
Chapter 2: Advanced Nanocomposite Electrodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Advanced Nanocomposites as Anode Materials for LIBs
2.3 Advanced Nanocomposites as Cathode Materials for LIBs
References
Chapter 3: Carbon Nanocomposites in Electrochemical Capacitor Applications
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Working Principle of Electrochemical Capacitor
3.3 Characterization Techniques for Supercapacitor
3.4 State-of-Art Carbon Nanocomposite Electrode
3.5 Summary
References
Chapter 4: Application of Nanostructured Electrodes in Halide Perovskite Solar Cells and Electrochromic Devices
4.1 Application of Nanostructured Electrodes for Halide Perovskite Solar Cells
4.2 Functionalized Nanocomposites for Low Energy Consuming Optoelectronic Electrochromic Device
4.3 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Perovskite Solar Cell
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Properties and Characteristics
5.3 Solar Cell Application
5.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: Nanocomposite Structures Related to Electrospun Nanofibers for Highly Efficient and Cost-Effective Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
6.1 Introduction of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
6.2 Composites of TiO
2
Nanoparticles and Electrospun TiO
2
Nanofibers as Highly Efficient Photoanodes
6.3 Electrospun TiC/C Composite Nano-felt Surface Decorated with Pt Nanoparticles as a Cost-Effective Counter Electrode
6.4 Concluding Remarks
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 7: Colloidal Synthesis of Advanced Functional Nanostructured Composites and Alloys via Laser Ablation-Based Techniques
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Synthesis of PtCo/CoO
x
NCs via LASiS-GRR as ORR/OER Bifunctional Electrocatalysts
7.3 Synthesis of Pt-Based Binary and Ternary NAs as ORR Electrocatalysts for PEMFCs
7.4 Synthesis of Hybrid CoO
x
/N-Doped GO NCs as Bifunctional ORR Electrocatalysts/Supercapacitors
7.5 Conclusion and Future Directions
References
Chapter 8: Thermoelectric Nanocomposite for Energy Harvesting
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Fundamental of Thermoelectric Effect
8.3 Historical Perspective of Thermoelectric Materials Development
8.4 Thermoelectric Nanocomposites and Their Processing Methods
8.5 Thermoelectric Device Design and Characterizations
References
Chapter 9: Graphene Composite Catalysts for Electrochemical Energy Conversion
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Preparation of Graphene Catalysts
9.3 Graphene Catalysts for Energy Conversion
9.4 Summary and Perspective
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 10: Electrochromic Materials and Devices: Fundamentals and Nanostructuring Approaches
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Notes on History and Early Applications
10.3 Electrochromic Materials and Devices
10.4 Performance Parameters of Electrochromic Materials and Device
10.5 Application of Nanostructures in Electrochromic Materials and Devices
10.6 Conclusions and Perspective
References
Chapter 11: Nanocomposite Photocatalysts for Solar Fuel Production from CO2 and Water
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Overview of Principles and Photocatalysts for CO
2
Photoreduction
11.3 Experimental Apparatus and Methods for CO
2
Photoreduction
11.4 Innovative TiO
2
Materials Design for Promoted CO
2
Photoreduction to Solar Fuels
11.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 12: The Applications of Nanocomposite Catalysts in Biofuel Production
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Bio-Gasoline
12.3 Bio-Jet Fuels
12.4 Renewable Diesel Fuel
12.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 13: Photocatalytic Nanomaterials for the Energy and Environmental Application
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Preparation of Photocatalytic Nanomaterials
13.3 Application of Photocatalytic Nanomaterials in the Energy
13.4 Application of Photocatalytic Nanomaterials in the Environment
13.5 Conclusion and Prospect
13.6 Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 14: Role of Interfaces at Nano-Architectured Photocatalysts for Hydrogen Production from Water Splitting
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Basic Principles of Hydrogen Generation from Photocatalytic Water Splitting
14.3 Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation System Composing Functions of Interface at Nano-Architectures
14.4 Summary and Prospects
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 15: Nanostructured Catalyst for Small Molecule Conversion
15.1 Supported 0D Structure
15.2 Unsupported 1D Nanostructures
15.3 Hierarchical Supportless Nanostructures
References
Chapter 16: Rational Heterostructure Design for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting
16.1 Introduction
16.2 TiO
2
- and ZnO-Based Heterostructures
16.3 α-Fe
2
O
3
-Based Heterostructures
16.4 WO
3
- and BiVO
4
-Based Heterostructures
16.5 Cu
2
O- and CuO-Based Heterostructures
16.6 Other Metal Oxide-Based Heterostructures
16.7 Summary and Perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 17: Layered Double Hydroxide-Derived NOx Storage and Reduction Catalysts for Vehicle NOx Emission Control
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Mechanism of NO
x
Storage on LDH-Derived Catalysts
17.3 The Influence of LDH Chemical Composition on NSR
17.4 The Influence of Other Key Parameters
17.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 18: Applications of Nanomaterials in Nuclear Waste Management
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Applications of Nanomaterials in Removal of Radionuclides from Radioactive Wastes
18.3 Conclusion and Perspectives
References
Chapter 19: Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Polymer Nanocomposites
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Criteria to Evaluate the Shielding Effectiveness
19.3 Why EMI Shielding Polymer Nanocomposites?
19.4 Conclusion and Perspective
References
Chapter 20: Mussel-Inspired Nanocomposites: Synthesis and Promising Applications in Environmental Fields
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Preparation, Structure, Mechanism, and Properties of Mussel-Inspired PDA
20.3 Mussel-Inspired Materials for Wastewater Treatment
20.4 Outlook
References
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