Description
Electrochemical energy storage devices are the prime interest of researchers and students. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to nanomaterials and their potential applications specifically for electrochemical devices (rechargeable batteries, supercapacitors and so forth) in a coherent and simple manner. It covers fundamental concepts of nanomaterials, chemical and physical methods of synthesis, properties, characterization methods, and related applications.
Features:
- Introduces the evolution of nanoparticles in electrochemical energy storage devices.
- Provides the detailed information on step-by-step synthesis of nanoparticles.
- Discusses different characterization methods (structural, electrical, optical, and thermal).
- Includes the use of nanoparticles in various electrochemical devices.
- Aims to bridge the gap between the material synthesis and the real application.
This book aims at Senior Undergraduate/Graduate students in Material Chemistry, Electrochemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Energy Storage.
Table of Contents
1: Motivation: Nature to Nano
2: Introduction to Nanoscience
3: Fundamentals of Nanomaterials
4: Physical Methods for Synthesis and Thin-Film Deposition
5: Chemical Methods of Synthesis
6: Electronic and Mechanical Properties of Nanoparticles
7: Various Characterization Methods
8: The Fundamental Idea of Electrochemical Devices
9: Application of Nanomaterials for electrochemical devices
10: Rechargeable Batteries with Nanotechnology
