García-Martínez Nanotechnology for the Energy Challenge

2. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-3-527-66512-9
Verlag: Wiley-VCH
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E-Book, Englisch, 664 Seiten, E-Book

Nanotechnology allows for manipulating matter at the nanoscale with unprecedented accuracy and as such holds the promise of providing new materials with distinctly different properties. In recent years, breakthroughs in nanotechnology, especially in their applications in the energy sector, have opened up the possibility of moving beyond conventional energy generation approaches by introducing technologies that are more efficient, environmentally sound and cost effective. The book brings together some of the world's leading experts in nanotechnology and its applications in the energy sector, each covering a specific subject that falls within three general aspects: production, storage and use of energy. The first part covers the main developments of nanotechnology in clean energy production and conversion. Following a general overview on the contributions of nanomaterials for energy production, further chapters elaborate on specific topics such as photodevices,

thermoelectric materials and fuel cells. The second part is concerned with the use of nanomaterials in more efficient energy storage systems like batteries, superconductors and materials for hydrogen storage. The third and last part discusses how nanotechnology can lead to a more efficient energy usage while reducing the negative impact to the environment.

 

After the successful first edition of this book Nanotechnology for the Energy Challenge, the second edition has been extensively updated to include the latest progress in this field. It includes three new chapters on graphene, piezoelectric nanomaterials, and nanocatalysts for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.

 

Praise for the first edition:

 

'The book has a good index of technical terms, good quality graphical illustrations and a good reference list for further information. The book, which can be read either as a monograph, or by dipping into chapters of interest, should be of value to all researchers in energy and

nanotechnology.' (Chemistry World, July 2010)

 

'A "must" for those with a science education and an interest in the future of our energy supply, storage and use.' (Chemistry International, March 2010)

 

'[...] this book brings under a single cover the major aspects of nanomaterials research for the energy sector and will have a profound impact on the research and development of nanomaterials for sustainable energy solutions. It is highly recommended for chemists, physicists, material scientists and engineers looking for an insight into the global energy challenge and the possible contribution nanotechnology can make.' (Prof. Sanjay Mathur, University of Cologne)

Autoren/Hrsg.

García-Martínez, Javier

Weitere Mitwirkende

Wang, Zhong Lin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PREFACE TO THE 2ND EDITION

 

PREFACE TO THE 1ST EDITION

 

PART ONE: Sustainable Energy Production

 

NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR ENERGY PRODUCTION

Energy Challenges in the Twenty-first Century and Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology in Energy Production

New Opportunities

Outlook and Future Trends

 

NANOTECHNOLOGY IN DYE-SENSITIZED PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES

Introduction

Semiconductors and Optical Absorption

Dye Molecular Engineering

The Stable Self-Assembling Dye Monomolecular Layer

The Nanostructured Semiconductor

Recent Research Trends

Conclusions

 

THERMAL-ELECTRICAL ENERGY CONVERSION FROM THE NANOTECHNOLOGY PERSPECTIVE

Introduction

Established Bulk Thermoelectric Materials

Selection Criteria for Bulk Thermoelectric Materials

Survey of Size Effects

Thermoelectric Properties on the Nanoscale: Modeling and Metrology

Experimental Results and Discussions

Summary and Perspectives

 

PIEZOELECTRIC AND PIEZOTRONIC EFFECTS IN ENERGY HARVESTING AND CONVERSION

Introduction

Piezoelectric Effect

Piezoelectric Nanomaterials for Mechanical Energy Harvesting

Piezocatalysis - Conversion between Mechanical and Chemical Energies

Piezotronics for Enhanced Energy Conversion

Perspectives and Conclusion

 

GRAPHENE FOR ENERGY PRODUCTION AND STORAGE APPLICATIONS

Introduction

Graphene Supercapacitors

Graphene as a Battery/Lithium-Ion Storage

Graphene in Energy Generation Devices

Conclusions/Outlook

 

NANOMATERIALS FOR FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGIES

Introduction

Low-Temperature Fuel Cells

High-Temperature Fuel Cells

Conclusions

 

NANOCATALYSIS FOR IRON-CATALYZED FISCHER - TROPSCH SYNTHESIS: ONE PERSPECTIVE

Introduction

Nanocatalyst - Wax Separation

Summary

 

THE CONTRIBUTION OF NANOTECHNOLOGY TO HYDROGEN PRODUCTION

Introduction

Hydrogen Production by Semiconductor Nanomaterials

Summary

 

PART TWO: Efficient Energy Storage

 

NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS FOR HYDROGEN STORAGE

Introduction

Hydrogen Storage by Physisorption

Hydrogen Storage by Chemisorption

Summary

 

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE: THE BENEFITS OF NANOMATERIALS

Introduction

Nanomaterials for Energy Storage

Nanostructured Electrodes and Interfaces for the Electrochemical Storage of Energy

Conclusion

 

CARBON-BASED NANOMATERIALS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE

Introduction

Nanotexture and Surface Functionality of sp2 Carbons

Supercapacitors

Lithium-Ion Batteries

Conclusions

 

NANOTECHNOLOGIES TO ENABLE HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUPERCONDUCTORS FOR ENERGY APPLICATIONS

Overcoming Limitations to Superconductors - Performance

Flux Pinning by Nanoscale Defects

Grain Boundary Problem

Anisotropic Current Properties

Enhancing Naturally Occurring Nanoscale Defects

Artificial Introduction of Flux Pinning Nanostructures

Self-Assembled Nanostructures

Effect of Local Strain Fields in Nanocomposite Films

Control of Epitaxy Enabling Atomic Sulfur Superstructure

 

PART THREE: Energy Sustainability

 

GREEN NANOFABRICATION: UNCONVENTIONAL APPROACHES FOR THE CONSERVATIVE USE OF ENERGY

Introduction

Green Approaches to Nanofabrication

Future Directions: Toward 'Zero-Cost' Fabrication

Conclusions

 

NANOCATALYSIS FOR FUEL PRODUCTION

Introduction

Petroleum Refining

Naphtha Reforming

Hydrotreating

Cracking

Hydrocracking

Conversion of Syngas

Nanocatalysis for Bioenergy

The Future

 

SURFACE-FUNCTIONALIZED NANOPOROUS CATALYSTS TOWARDS BIOFUEL APPLICATIONS

Introduction

Immobilization Strategies of Single Site Heterogeneous Catalysts

Design of More Efficient Heterogeneous Catalysts with Enhanced Reactivity and Selectivity

Other Heterogeneous Catalyst Systems on Nonsilica Supports

Conclusion

 

NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE

Introduction

CO2 Capture Processes

Nanotechnology for CO2 Capture

Porous Coordination Polymers for CO2 Capture

 

NANOSTRUCTURED ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICES

Introduction

Quantum Confinement and Charge Balance for OLEDs and PLEDs

Phosphorescent Materials for OLEDs and PLEDs

Multi-Photon Emission and Tandem Structure for OLEDs and PLEDs

The Enhancement of Light Out-Coupling

Outlook for th

Über Autor(innen)

Javier García-Martínez is Director of the Molecular Nanotechnology Lab at the University of Alicante, Spain. He has published extensively in the areas of nanomaterials and energy and is the author of more than 25 patents. He is a cofounder of Rive Technology, Inc. (Boston, MA), a

venture capital-funded Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) spin-off commercializing advanced nanomaterials for energy applications. He has received the Europe Medal in 2005, the Silver Medal of the European Young Chemist Award in 2006, and the TR 35 Award from

MIT's Technology Review magazine; in 2009, he was selected as a Young Global Leader. Since 2010, he is member of the World Economic Forum Council on Emerging Technologies. He is Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, member of the Global Young Academy and Bureau member of the IUPAC.