Description
Biopolymer-Based Composites for Energy Storage and Generation covers the properties and performance of various biopolymers, examining their potential applications in batteries, supercapacitors, and solar cells, alongside considerations of their environmental impact, economic benefits, and associated challenges and limitations. Chapters discuss the fundamentals of biopolymers used in the energy field, cover their essential properties and performance, and feature specific applications, including batteries, supercapacitors, solar cells, portable electronics, electric vehicles, and grid energy storage. The book concludes by discussing the role of biopolymers in energy harvesting and generation, energy efficiency, and conservation.It critically examines challenges and limitations, considering both environmental impact and economic benefits. Research advancements and future directions are also discussed, making this a valuable resource for researchers and professionals interested in the application of sustainable materials in the energy sector.- Explores the properties and performance of various types of biopolymers and biocomposites used in energy generation and storage technologies- Describes diverse applications of biopolymer-based composites in energy storage and generation, ranging from portable electronics and electric vehicles to grid storage- Features case studies and techno-economic aspects associated with the utilization of biopolymer-based composites for energy storage and generation
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Biopolymer-based Composites for Energy Storage and Generation2. Recent progress and Future Perspectives of Biopolymer-based Composites for Energy Storage and Generation3. Properties and Performance of Biopolymers in Energy Storage Applications4. Biopolymers in Batteries: Concepts and Applications5. Biopolymers in portable electronics: Applications and case study6. Biopolymer based bionanocomposites for energy storage applications7. Enhanced Thermal Energy Storage with Biopolymer-Based Organic Materials8. Biopolymers in Energy Harvesting and Generation9. Biopolymers in Energy Efficiency and Conservation10. Biopolymer-Based Composites for Enhanced Oil Recovery in Sustainable Energy Generation11. The Green Chemistry Alchemy: Crafting Biopolymers composites for Shaping future of energy storage12. Bio-polymer based hydrogels for flexible supercapacitors and energy storage13. Phytochemical based composites for energy storage devices14. Environmental Impact and Economic Benefits of Biopolymer-based Composites for Energy Storage and Generation15. Future prospects of biopolymer-based composites for energy storage and generation
