Nanocomposites-advanced materials for energy and environmental aspects /

Nanocomposites-Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Aspects provides a brief introduction to metal oxides. The book then discusses novel fabrication methodologies and eco-friendly methods for using a broad range of metal oxide-based nanocomposites in innovative ways. Key aspects include f...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Khan, Mohammad Ehtisham, Aslam, Jeenat, Verma, Chandrabhan
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [S.l.] : Woodhead Publishing, 2023.
Series:Woodhead Publishing series in composites science and engineering.
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Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover
  • Nanocomposites
  • Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Aspects
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • List of contributors
  • Preface
  • 1 Sustainable Fabrication Approaches: Fundamentals, Design &amp
  • Developments
  • 1 Introduction and fundamentals of nanocomposites
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Classification of nanocomposites
  • 1.2.1 Matrix-based nanocomposites
  • 1.2.2 Metal Matrix nanocomposites
  • 1.2.3 Ceramic matrix nanocomposites
  • 1.2.4 Polymer matrix nanocomposites
  • 1.2.5 Carbon and graphene matrix nanocomposites
  • 1.2.6 Reinforcement-based nanocomposites
  • 1.2.6.1 Particle-reinforced nanocomposites
  • 1.2.6.2 Fiber reinforcement-based nanocomposites
  • 1.2.6.3 Structural reinforcement-based nanocomposites
  • 1.3 Properties of nanocomposites
  • 1.4 Applications of nanocomposites
  • 1.4.1 Nanocomposite applications in environmental and biological areas
  • 1.4.2 Nanocomposite applications in biomedical field
  • 1.4.3 Nanocomposite applications in energy storage
  • References
  • 2 Properties of metal and metal oxides nanocomposites
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Properties of nanoparticles
  • 2.2.1 Optical properties
  • 2.2.2 Electrical properties
  • 2.3 Unique properties of metal oxides nanoparticles
  • 2.3.1 Advantages of metallic nanoparticles
  • 2.3.2 Characteristics of metallic nanoparticles
  • 2.3.3 Important points need to be considered during the fabrication of metallic nanoparticles
  • 2.3.4 Metal nanoparticles as catalyst
  • 2.4 Surface properties of transition metal oxides
  • 2.4.1 Surface structure and stability
  • 2.4.2 Bulk structures
  • 2.5 Applications of metallic nanoparticles based on their excellent properties
  • 2.5.1 Optical function
  • 2.5.2 Thermal function
  • 2.5.3 Electrical function
  • 2.5.4 Magnetic function
  • 2.5.5 Mechanical function
  • 2.6 Summary and future perspectives
  • Acknowledgment.
  • 4.3.1.2 Infiltration
  • 4.3.1.3 Rapid solidification
  • 4.3.1.4 High-energy ball milling
  • 4.3.1.5 Chemical vapor deposition
  • 4.3.1.6 Physical vapor deposition
  • 4.3.1.7 Colloidal method
  • 4.3.2 Fabrication of ceramic nanocomposites
  • 4.3.3 Powder process
  • 4.3.3.1 Polymer precursor technique
  • 4.3.4 Processing methods for polymer-based nanocomposites
  • 4.3.4.1 Melt mixing/melt intercalation method
  • 4.3.4.2 Solution mixing
  • 4.3.4.3 In situ polymerization
  • 4.3.4.4 In situ formation and sol-gel
  • 4.4 Conclusion and future aspects
  • References
  • 5 Design and developments strategies in the fabrication of nanocomposites
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Types of nanomaterials in composite structures
  • 5.2.1 Nanospheres
  • 5.2.2 Nanostars
  • 5.2.3 Nanocubes
  • 5.2.4 One-dimensional nanostructures
  • 5.2.5 Nanoflowers
  • 5.2.6 Two-dimensional nanomaterials
  • 5.2.7 Hydrogels
  • 5.3 Advanced applications of nanocomposites
  • 5.3.1 Flexible electrical composites
  • 5.3.2 Nanocomposites in catalysis
  • 5.3.3 Nanocomposites in continuous physiological monitoring
  • 5.4 Conclusion and future perspective
  • References
  • 2 Energy
  • 6 Recent developments of nanocomposites in energy-related applications
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.1.1 Polymer nanocomposites-based silica material
  • 6.1.2 Carbon nanotubes
  • 6.1.3 Nanocellulose-based materials
  • 6.1.4 Boron nitride nanocomposites
  • 6.1.5 Graphene batteries
  • 6.1.6 Metal oxides used for energy applications
  • 6.1.7 Nanocomposites as energy storage
  • 6.1.8 One-dimensional nanomaterials
  • 6.1.9 Two-dimensional nanomaterials for energy applications
  • 6.2 The electrochemical energy storage application
  • 6.2.1 Supercapacitor
  • 6.2.2 Solar cells
  • 6.2.3 Common batteries
  • 6.2.4 Lithium-ion battery
  • 6.2.5 Lithium-sulfur battery
  • 6.2.6 Lithium-air battery
  • 6.2.7 Fuel cell.
  • 6.2.8 Light-emitting diodes
  • 6.3 Classification of nanocomposite on the bases of reinforcement fabric material
  • 6.3.1 Metal oxide-based nanocomposites
  • 6.3.2 Polymer-based nanocomposites
  • 6.3.3 Carbon nanotube-based nanocomposites
  • 6.4 Noble metal-based nanocomposites
  • 6.5 Conclusions
  • References
  • 7 Application of nanocomposites in fuel cell
  • 7.1 Outline of fuel cell
  • 7.2 Fuel cells: internal reaction and working principle
  • 7.3 Division of the fuel cell
  • 7.3.1 The problematic issue with electrocatalyst
  • 7.4 Recent developments of nanocomposite materials for fuel cell application
  • 7.4.1 Recent development of nanocomposites in the fuel cell
  • 7.4.2 Nanocomposites as a catalysts in the fuel cell
  • 7.4.3 Future technical developments of nanocomposites in the fuel cell
  • 7.5 The role of the fuel cell in energy issues
  • 7.5.1 Fuel cell used in transportation
  • 7.5.2 Fuel cell as source of heat
  • 7.5.3 Fuel cell role in electricity
  • 7.6 Conclusion and future perspectives
  • Acknowledgment
  • References
  • 8 Role of nanocomposites in hydrogen production
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Global energy consumption and the environmental impact of hydrogen
  • 8.3 Hydrogen production technology
  • 8.3.1 Steam reforming of natural gas
  • 8.3.2 Coal gasification
  • 8.3.3 Photolysis of water
  • 8.3.4 Electrolysis of water
  • 8.4 Photocatalytic hydrogen production
  • 8.4.1 Fundamentals of photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction
  • 8.4.2 Factors affecting the efficiency of photocatalytic activity
  • 8.4.3 Role of the cocatalyst in nanocomposite photocatalysis
  • 8.4.4 Nanocomposites for photocatalytic H2 production
  • 8.5 Electrocatalytic H2 production
  • 8.5.1 Fundamentals of H2 production via water electrolysis
  • 8.5.2 The parameters controlling the performance of water electrolysis.
  • 8.5.3 Nanocomposites for electrocatalytic H2 production
  • 8.6 Summary and perspective
  • References
  • 9 Nanocomposites in energy storage applications
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Development of bio-based nanocomposite for batteries
  • 9.2.1 Cellulose-based nanocomposites for batteries
  • 9.2.2 Lignin-based nanocomposites for batteries
  • 9.3 Development of bio-based nanocomposite for supercapacitor
  • 9.3.1 Cellulose-based nanocomposites for supercapacitor
  • 9.3.2 Lignin-based nanocomposites for supercapacitor
  • 9.3.3 Chitin/chitosan-based nanocomposites for supercapacitor
  • 9.4 Conclusions
  • References
  • 10 Development of nanocomposites in lithium-ion batteries
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Transition metal oxides-based anode materials
  • 10.2.1 Iron oxide
  • 10.2.2 Cobalt oxide
  • 10.2.3 Tin dioxide
  • 10.2.4 Manganese oxide
  • 10.2.5 Titanium dioxide
  • 10.3 Carbon-based anode materials for lithium ion batteries
  • 10.3.1 Graphene
  • 10.3.2 Carbon nanotubes
  • 10.4 Silicon-based anode materials
  • 10.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • Further reading
  • 11 Developments of nanocomposites in supercapacitor applications
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Development of bio-based nanocomposite for supercapacitor
  • 11.2.1 Cellulose-based nanocomposites for supercapacitor
  • 11.2.2 Lignin-based nanocomposites for supercapacitor
  • 11.2.3 Chitin-based nanocomposites for supercapacitor
  • 11.3 Performance of bio-based nanocomposites as supercapacitor
  • 11.3.1 Properties of cellulose-based nanocomposite as supercapacitor
  • 11.3.2 Properties of lignin-based nanocomposites as supercapacitor
  • 11.3.3 Properties of chitin and chitosan-based nanocomposites as supercapacitor
  • 11.4 Future perspective of bio-based nanocomposites for supercapacitor
  • 11.5 Conclusions
  • References
  • 12 Developments of nanocomposites in dye-sensitized solar cells.