Renewable and clean energy systems based on advanced nanomaterials : basis, preparation, and applications /

This book explores the integration of advanced nanomaterials into renewable and clean energy systems, highlighting their preparation, application, and effectiveness. Edited by Sahar Zinatloo-Ajabshir and Ardashir Mohammadzadeh, the book delves into the use of nanomaterials in various technologies su...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors:	Zinatloo-Ajabshir , Sahar (Editor), Mohammadzadeh, Ardashir (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Amsterdam : Elsevier, 2024.
Series:	Micro and nano technologies series
Subjects:	Nanostructured materials. Renewable energy sources. Nanomatériaux. Énergies renouvelables. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Front Cover
Renewable and Clean Energy Systems Based on Advanced Nanomaterials
Copyright Page
Contents
List of contributors
About the editors
Preface
1 Renewable and clean energy systems based on advanced nanomaterials, basics, and developments
References
2 Advanced nanomaterials for perovskite based solar cells
2.1 General introduction
2.2 Metal oxide nanoparticles
2.2.1 Metal oxide electron transporting layers (MO-ETLs)
2.2.1.1 TiO2
2.2.1.2 SnO2
2.2.1.3 ZnO
2.2.1.4 Other MOs
2.2.1.5 Double layer ETLs
2.2.2 Metal oxide electron transporting layers (MO-ETLs)
2.2.2.1 NiOX
2.2.2.2 MoOx
2.2.2.3 Other MOs
2.3 Carbon nanomaterials
2.4 Quantum dots
2.5 Other advanced nanomaterials
2.6 Conclusion and outlook
Nomenclature
References
3 Advanced nanomaterials for dye sensitized solar cells
3.1 General introduction
3.2 Structure of dye-sensitized solar cell
3.3 Nanomaterials usage in dye-sensitized solar cells
3.3.1 Photoanodes
3.3.1.1 One-dimensional nanomaterials
3.3.1.2 Two-dimensional nanostructures
3.3.1.3 Three-dimensional hierarchical nanostructures
3.3.1.4 Nanocomposites
3.3.2 Counter electrode
3.3.2.1 Platinum
3.3.2.2 Platinum alloys
3.3.2.3 Carbon
3.3.2.3.1 Carbon black
3.3.2.3.2 Carbon nanotubes
3.3.2.3.3 Graphene sheets
3.3.2.4 Transition metal compounds
3.4 Conclusion and outlook
References
4 Mixed metal oxide-based nanomaterials for hydrogen storage
4.1 General introduction
4.2 Electrochemical hydrogen storage
4.3 Hydrogen storage mechanism
4.3.1 Physisorption and chemisorption
4.3.2 Redox process
4.3.3 Spillover effect
4.3.4 Other mechanism
4.4 Materials
4.4.1 Pristine mixed metal oxides
4.4.2 Composites
4.4.2.1 Carbonous-based nanocomposites.
4.4.2.2 Polymer-based nanocomposites (polymer support)
4.4.2.3 Two-dimensional-based nanocomposites (layered support)
4.4.2.4 Metal-organic frameworks
4.5 Conclusion and outlook
References
5 Graphitic carbon nitride/graphene-based nanomaterials for hydrogen storage
5.1 General introduction
5.2 Graphene-based material
5.2.1 Graphene-based nanomaterials for hydrogen storage
5.3 Graphitic carbon nitride
5.3.1 Graphitic carbon nitride for hydrogen storage
5.4 Graphene/graphitic carbon nitride for hydrogen storage
5.5 Conclusion and outlook
References
6 Active nanomaterials for Li-ion batteries and advanced nanomaterials for supercapacitors
6.1 General introduction
6.2 Active materials: nanostructuring versus microstructuring
6.3 Morphology controlling
6.3.1 Zero-dimensional structures
6.3.2 One-dimensional structures
6.3.3 Two-dimensional structures
6.3.4 Three-dimensional structures
6.4 Advanced electrode materials
6.4.1 Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)
6.4.2 MXenes
6.4.3 Layered double hydroxides
6.5 Conclusion and outlook
References
7 Basics of photovoltaic panels and an overview of the use of solar energy in the world
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Brief history of using the sun as an energy source
7.2.1 Billion years ago, solar energy began to radiate to the Earth
7.3 Introducing photovoltaic systems
7.3.1 Current solar energy businesses
7.3.2 Electricity production costs with photovoltaic technology
7.3.3 The advantages and disadvantages of solar energy
7.3.4 Comparing energy generation technologies
7.3.5 Top ten companies producing photovoltaic panels
7.4 The basics of photovoltaic panels
7.4.1 Introduction
7.4.2 Photovoltaic technologies
7.4.3 Monocrystalline cells
7.4.4 Polycrystalline cells
7.4.5 Thin-film cells.
7.4.6 The components of a solar power plant
7.4.7 Converters
7.4.8 Solar photovoltaic modules
7.4.9 Mounting rack (framework or foundation)
7.4.10 Grid connection
7.4.11 Solar cell efficiency
7.4.11.1 Converter efficiency
7.4.12 Standards
7.4.13 The performance factor of photovoltaic power plants
References
8 The efficiency of solar panels and power control
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Solar panel modeling
8.2.1 Obtaining the parameter of simple exponential models
8.3 Battery modeling
8.4 Converter modeling
8.5 Optimal operating point tracking algorithms
8.5.1 The perturbation and observation algorithm
8.5.2 Base voltage algorithms
8.5.3 Bird count algorithm
8.5.4 Fuzzy methods
8.5.5 Type-2 fuzzy systems for modeling uncertainties
8.6 Control design
8.6.1 Problem 1
8.6.2 Simulation
8.6.3 Conclusion
8.7 Examples of solar energy deployment
8.7.1 Large solar farms
8.7.2 The Bhadla Solar Park in India
8.7.3 Pavagada solar park
8.7.4 Tengger desert project in the Ningxia Province of China
8.7.5 Longyangxia Dam Solar Park
8.7.6 Longyangxia Dam Solar Park
8.7.7 Longyangxia Dam Solar Park
8.7.8 Villanueva Solar
8.7.9 Kamuthi Solar Power Plant
8.7.10 Solar Star solar farm
8.7.11 Golmud solar park of China
8.7.12 Topaz solar power plant of California
8.7.13 Agua Caliente power plant of Arizona
8.7.14 Meuro power plant
8.7.15 Iran's photovoltaic power plants
8.7.16 The Ghadir solar power plant of Isfahan
8.7.17 Example of trough parabolic power plants
8.7.18 Examples of solar power towers
8.7.19 Small- and medium-sized solar power plants
8.7.20 Domestic power plants
8.7.21 Iran's photovoltaic power plants
8.7.21.1 Shiraz solar power plant
8.7.21.2 Tabriz solar power plant
8.7.21.3 Mashhad solar power plant.
8.7.21.4 Taleghan solar power plant
8.8 Household power plants
8.8.1 Household use of solar power plants in Kashan
8.8.2 Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions achieved by the photovoltaic power plant in Haljerd
8.8.2.1 Kyoto protocol
8.8.2.2 Principles
8.8.2.3 Details
8.8.2.4 Financial commitments
8.8.2.5 Purchasing and selling greenhouse publications
8.8.2.6 Greenhouse gas emissions of various power plants in their lifetime
8.8.3 Equalization of nonemission of carbon dioxide
8.8.4 Equalization with the area of forestation
8.8.5 Equalization of carbon dioxide reduction by a 100kW photovoltaic power plant
8.8.6 Equalization of a 100kW photovoltaic power plant with unburned gasoline
8.8.7 Equalization of the 100kW photovoltaic power plant with forestation
References
9 The physics of sunlight and cells
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The sun
9.2.1 Properties of sunlight
9.2.2 The functional principles of solar cells
9.2.2.1 Production of charge carriers based on the absorption of photons in bond-forming materials
9.2.2.2 Sequential analysis of the charge carriers of the photovoltaic generator in a bond
9.2.2.3 Collecting the photovoltaic charge carriers in terminals
9.2.2.4 Loss mechanisms
9.2.3 The basic physics of semiconductors
9.2.4 Materials
9.2.5 Atomic structure
9.2.6 Doping
9.2.7 Doped semiconductors
9.2.8 The history of the photovoltaic effect
9.2.9 The photovoltaic effect
9.2.10 Recombination
9.2.11 Auger electron spectroscopy
9.2.11.1 The Auger effect and electron emission
9.2.11.2 Examples of applications
9.2.11.3 Samples
9.2.12 Optical absorption processes
References
10 The different methods of using solar energy
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Dye-sensitized solar cells.
10.2.1 The structure and working principle of dye-sensitized solar cells
10.2.2 Types of dye sensitizers
10.3 Organic solar cells
10.3.1 The working principle of organic solar cells
10.3.2 Advantages
10.3.3 Disadvantages
10.3.4 Concentrator photovoltaics technology
10.3.5 Specifications of concentrator modules
10.3.6 New and emerging concepts of solar cells
10.3.7 Solar thermal energy
10.3.8 Solar water heaters
10.3.9 Solar air conditioning
10.3.9.1 Solar absorption air conditioning
10.3.9.2 Photovoltaic air conditioning system
10.3.10 Absorption chillers
10.3.11 Desync cooling systems
10.3.12 Solar ovens and furnaces
10.3.13 Floating photovoltaic systems
10.4 Technical discussions
10.5 Feasibility in Middle East
10.6 The components of floating photovoltaic power plants
10.7 Evaluating the photovoltaic power plant installed at sea
10.8 Using the photovoltaic system for water treatment
10.9 Treatment system mechanisms
10.10 Different water treatment technologies
10.10.1 Distillation
10.10.2 Electrodialysis
10.10.3 Reverse osmosis
10.10.4 Advantages
10.10.5 Disadvantages
10.10.6 Challenges of water treatment using the photovoltaic system
10.10.7 Economic advantages
References
11 Financial analysis of solar energy
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Reducing costs in manufacturing system components
11.2.1 Standardized design of photovoltaic systems
11.2.2 System volume
11.2.3 Solar cell efficiency
11.3 Reducing cost in sales and distribution of system component
11.4 Reducing installation and repair costs
11.5 Improving the efficiency of financial systems and programs
11.6 Improving equipment performance and correcting amplifier characteristics
11.6.1 Microgrids and their operating modes.