(Ebook) Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Applications by Manjubaashini Nandhakumar, T. Daniel Thangadurai, Sabu Thomas, Ange Nzihou ISBN 9783527350483, 3527350489

(Ebook) Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Applications by Manjubaashini Nandhakumar, T. Daniel Thangadurai, Sabu Thomas, Ange Nzihou ISBN 9783527350483, 3527350489

Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy ApplicationsExplore 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 materialsIn-depth discussions of the characterization of polymeric materials, including UV-visible spectroscopyComprehensive explorations of a wide variety of polymer material applications, including in biotechnology and for soil remediationFulsome presentations of polymer nanocomposites and their use in energy storage systemsPerfect for materials and engineering scientists and polymer chemists,Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Applicationswill also earn a place in the libraries of professionals working in the chemical industry.