Explore the science of polymer nanocomposites and their practical use in energy applications

In Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Applications, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive review of the synthesis and characterization of polymer nanocomposites, as well as their applications in the field of energy. Succinct and insightful, the book explores the storage of electrical, magnetic, and thermal energy and hydrogen. It also discusses energy generation by polymer-based solar cells. Finally, the authors present a life cycle analysis of polymer nanocomposites for energy applications and provide four real-world case studies where these materials have been successfully used.

Readers will also find:

• Thorough introductions to the origins and synthesis of polymer materials
• In-depth discussions of the characterization of polymeric materials, including UV-visible spectroscopy
• Comprehensive explorations of a wide variety of polymer material applications, including in biotechnology and for soil remediation
• Fulsome presentations of polymer nanocomposites and their use in energy storage systems

Perfect for materials and engineering scientists and polymer chemists, Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Applications will also earn a place in the libraries of professionals working in the chemical industry.

T. Daniel Thangadurai is Professor in the Department of Chemistry at KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology in India.

Manjubaashini Nandhakumar is Research Associate in the National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at the University of Madras, India.

Sabu Thomas is Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala, India, as well as the Founder and Director of the International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

Ange Nzihou is a Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Research Centre for Particulate Solids, Energy, and Environment, RAPSODEE-CNRS at IMT Mines Albi, France.