Description
Electrochemistry and Photo-Electrochemistry of Nanomaterials: Fundamentals and Applications explores how nanotechnology and nanomaterials can be utilized in the field of electrochemistry and photo-electrochemistry. The book covers the fundamentals of nanoscale electrochemistry and photo-electrochemistry for nanoscale materials systems, including multilayer nanofilms, nanowires, nanotubes, nanoparticles embedded in metal matrixes, and membranes containing nanoparticles. The creation of new materials for energy and sensing technologies that rely on understanding and control of chemical processes is also emphasized. Advances in characterization, synthesis, and fabrication of nanoscale materials and technologies are also discussed regarding the design of new materials.This book is suitable for academics and industry professionals working in the subject areas of materials science, materials chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and energy.- Reviews fundamental concepts of electrochemistry and photo-electrochemistry for nanoscale materials systems- Includes the electrochemical techniques to synthesize, characterize, and control and improve the properties of nanoscale material systems- Discusses the latest research directions to design new materials for energy and sensing applications
Table of Contents
1. Nanomaterials for electrochromic application2. Electrochemical biosensing3. Solar cells at the nanoscale4. Nano photo/electrochemistry for environmental applications5. Nanomaterials for Photo-Electrochemical Solar Cells6. Nanomaterials for fuel cell electrodes7. Nano photo/electrochemistry for green energy production8. Nanomaterials for electrochemical chlorine evolution reaction in Chlor-alkali process9. Photothermal Properties of Metallic Nanostructures for biomedical application10. Nanoelectrochemistry in Microbial Fuel Cells11. Coordination Materials for Supercapacitors12. Coordination Materials for Metal-Sulphur Batteries13. Electrochemical nanosensors and nano-photocatalysts: A case study of CdFe2O4 nanoparticles14. Nano-porous silicon for optical interferometric biosensor15. Nanoelectrochemistry in Next Generation Lithium Batteries
