Emerging Nanotechnologies for Renewable Energy

Emerging Nanotechnologies for Renewable Energy

Offers a detailed overview of the benefits and applications of nanotechnology in the renewable energy sector. The book highlights recent work carried out on the emerging role of nanotechnology in renewable energy applications, ranging from photovoltaics, to battery technology and energy from waste. Written by international authors from both industry and academia, the book covers topics including scaling up from laboratory to industrial scale. It is a valuable resource for students at postgraduate and advanced undergraduate levels, researchers in industry and academia, technology leaders, and policy and decision-makers in the energy and engineering sectors.

Offers insights into a wide range of nanoscale technologies for the generation, storage and transfer of energy

Shows how nanotechnology is being used to create new, more environmentally friendly energy solutions

Assesses the challenges involved in scaling up nanotechnology-based energy solutions to an industrial scale