Kirjahaku

One of the first comprehensive books to focus on the role of polymers in the burgeoning energy materials market Polymers are increasingly finding applications in the areas of energy storage and conversion. A number of recent advances in the control of the polymer molecular structure which allows the polymer properties to be more finely tuned have led to these advances and new applications. Polymers for Energy Storage and Conversion assimilates these advances in the form of a comprehensive text that includes the synthesis and properties of a large number of polymer systems for applications in areas such as lithium batteries, photovoltaics, and solar cells. Polymers for Energy Storage and Conversion: Introduces the structure and properties of polymer hydrogel with respect to its applications for low to intermediate temperature polymer electrolyte-based fuel cellsDescribes PVAc-based polymer blend electrolytes for lithium batteriesReviews lithium polymer batteries based on ionic liquidsProposes the concept of the solar cell with organic multiple quantum dots (MQDs)Discusses solvent effects in polymer-based organic photovoltaic devicesProvides an overview of the properties of the polymers that factor into their use for solar power, whether for niche applications or for large-scale harvestingReviews the use of macroporous organic polymers as promising materials for energy gas storage ReadershipMaterials scientists working with energy materials, polymer engineers, chemists, and other scientists and engineers working with photovoltaics and batteries as well as in the solar and renewable energy sectors.

Since the publication of the successful first edition of the book in 2010, the field has matured and a large number of advancements have been made to the science of polymer nanotube nanocomposites (PNT) in terms of synthesis, filler surface modification, as well as properties. Moreover, a number of commercial applications have been realized. The aim of this second volume of the book is, thus, to update the information presented in the first volume as well as to incorporate the recent research and industrial developments. This edited volume brings together contributions from a variety of senior scientists in the field of polymer nanotube composites technology to shed light on the recent advances in these commercially important areas of polymer technology. The book provides the following features: Reviews the various synthesis techniques, properties and applications of the polymer nanocomposite systems.Describes the functionalization strategies for single walled nanotubes in order to achieve their nanoscale dispersion in epoxy matrices.Provides insights into the multiscale modeling of the properties of PNT.Provides perspectives on the electron microscopy characterization of PNT.Presents an overview of the different methodologies to achieve micro-patterning of PNT.Describes the recent progress on hybridization modifications of CNTs with carbon nanomaterials and their further applications in polymer nanocomposites.Provides details on the foams generates with PNT.Provides information on synthesis and properties of polycarbonate nanocomposite.Describes the advanced microscopy techniques for understanding of the polymer/nanotube composite interfaces and properties.