Nanostructured Materials for Energy Applications [Hardcover]

This book demonstrates the necessity of novel methods for the development of nanostructured energy materials with improved characteristics for real life applications. It explores the prospective of nanoscale science to design and build up the device technology through novel materials.?

Contents
Foreword xv
Preface xvii
Editor Biographies xxiii
Contributor List xxv

Chapter 1 Introduction to nanostructured energy materials and their applicability 1
Abhay Kumar Singh
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Classification of nanomaterials 3
1.2.1 Zerodimensional materials 3
1.2.2 Onedimensional materials 4
1.2.3 Twodimensional materials 5
1.2.4 Threedimensional materials 6
1.2.5 Nanostructures 7
1.2.6 Nanoparticles 8
1.2.7 Nanowires and nanotubes 9
1.2.8 Nanolayers or nanocoatings 9
1.2.9 Nanoporous materials 9
1.3 Strategies of nanomaterials synthesis 9
1.3.1 Chemical approaches 10
1.3.1.1 Solgel method 11
1.3.1.2 Hydro/solvothermal process 12
1.3.1.3 Polyol method 13
1.3.1.4 Sonochemical process 13
1.3.1.5 Microemulsion process 14
1.3.1.6 Chemical vapor deposition process 14
1.3.1.7 Atomic layer deposition (ALD) process 15
1.4 Physical methods 16
1.4.1 Mechanical approach 16
1.4.1.1 Ball milling method 16
1.4.1.2 Melt mixing approach 16
1.4.1.3 Inertgas technique 17
1.4.1.4 Pulse vapor deposition method 17
1.4.1.5 Pulsed laser deposition method 18
1.4.1.6 Electron beam vapor deposition method 18
1.4.1.7 Sputtering deposition method 18
1.4.1.8 Arc deposition method 19
1.4.1.9 Laser pyrolysis method 19
1.4.1.10 Flash spray pyrolysislS"