Adarsh Kumar Pandey - Böcker

Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: Emerging Trends and Advanced Applications is highly focused on addressing all aspects of dye sensitized solar cell technology. In this book, the authors present systematic analysis and working principles and detailed studies of individual components, manufacturing methods, software assisted design surrounding the technology market, commercialization potential, and performance evaluations and detailed fabrication methods and parameters. As there is no specific book which could encircle all the aspects of dye sensitized solar cells from its very basic working principles to advanced approached to improve it efficiency, this book fills that gap.

Providing a comprehensive study on dye sensitized solar cells, this reference covers basic working principles to advanced approaches in improving efficiency as well as thermodynamic and kinetic studies. It will be ideal for advanced stage researchers and engineers looking to get a grip on DSSC technology.

Provides a compilation of all-important principles and advanced research in the field of dye sensitized solar cells Specifies constituents of each DSSC, from basic to advanced level Details advances in fabrication and software assisted design of DSSC

Navigating a Sustainable Future with Phase Change Materials for Energy Storage provides a guide to PCMs that encompasses fundamental principles, recent innovations, and interdisciplinary applications. By offering detailed insight into improved PCM performance, cost-effective production, and integration with renewable energy and smart technologies, this book equips readers with the necessary knowledge to advance energy efficiency, meet regulatory requirements and achieve sustainability goals. Written for researchers and students in the fields of material science, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, and energy engineering, especially those with a focus on thermal energy storage, Navigating a Sustainable Future with Phase Change Materials for Energy Storage is sure to be a welcomed resource.Explores how to integrate PCMs into building materials for thermal regulation, thermal comfort, and for hybridizing with building cooling units, data on the thermal properties and longevity of different PCMs, and compliance with energy efficiency regulationsContains insights into the latest advancements in PCM technology for energy storage, methods to enhance the efficiency of renewable energy systems, and strategies for integrating PCMs into existing energy infrastructureOffers data on PCMs that can enhance thermal management of batteries in electric and hybrid vehicles, information on the durability and safety of PCMs in automotive applications, and case studies of successful PCM integrationPresents information on PCMs suitable for electronics cooling, techniques for integrating PCMs into electronic devices, and performance metrics for different PCMsHighlights research on new PCM materials and composites, synthesis techniques for producing PCMs, and analysis of the physical and chemical properties of PCMs

Provides an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge PCM materials, including salt hydrates, ionic liquids, porous-based composites, nano-engineered PCMs and metal-organic frameworks, highlighting their synthesis, thermophysical properties and how innovative modifications improve thermal conductivity, stability and energy storage efficiency. Readers will gain insights into next-generation PCMs including photo-switchable, magnetically multifunctional, and thermo-responsive smart PCMs and how these advanced materials enable adaptive and on-demand thermal management, making them highly relevant for applications in energy storage, electronics, textiles, and biomedical fields.The book emphasizes eco-friendly and bioinspired PCM technologies, including nature-derived materials such as biopolymers and biochar composites. Provides solutions for key challenges in sustainable energy storage, exploring how nature-inspired microcapsules and hierarchical structures improve PCM stability, heat transfer and environmental sustainability. Describes the practical implementation of PCMs, detailing their use in renewable energy systems, flexible electronics, 3D-printed PCM structures and wearable thermal management solutions, including fabrication techniques, scalability and real-world applications, providing valuable insights for researchers, engineer, and industry professionals.Addresses the critical challenge of enhancing thermal energy storage (TES) efficiency through advanced phase change materials (PCMs)Provides an in-depth exploration of next-generation PCMs, including salt hydrate and ionic PCMs, nano-engineered composites, bioinspired materials and smart thermo-responsive PCMsPresents cutting-edge strategies such as nanoconfinement, polymeric modification, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and 3D printing to enhance PCM performance. Additionally, it covers emerging technologies like photo-switchable and magnetically responsive PCMs, which enable dynamic and controlled heat storageBy bridging fundamental principles with advanced material engineering techniques, this book equips researchers, engineers, and industry professionals with the knowledge to develop high-performance, application-specific PCMs. It serves as a comprehensive guide to overcoming existing limitations and accelerating the adoption of innovative PCMs for sustainable energy solutions

This book presents synthesis methods, characterization techniques, properties and applications of hybrid conducting polymers. Special emphasis is given to the applications of hybrid conductive polymers, with chapters ranging from electronic devices, environmental remediation, and sensors, to medical applications.

This book presents synthesis methods, characterization techniques, properties and applications of hybrid conducting polymers. Special emphasis is given to the applications of hybrid conductive polymers, with chapters ranging from electronic devices, environmental remediation, and sensors, to medical applications.

This book presents the select proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Sustainable Technologies (ICAST 2020), organized by Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India. It gives an overview of recent developments in the field of fluid dynamics and thermal engineering. Some of the topics covered in this book include HVAC systems, alternative fuels, renewable energy, nano fluids, industrial advancements in energy systems, energy storage, multiphase transport and phase change, conventional and non-conventional energy theoretical and experimental fluid dynamics, numerical methods in heat transfer and fluid mechanics, different modes of heat transfer, fluid machinery, turbo machinery, and fluid power. The book will be useful for researchers and professionals working in the field of fluid dynamics and thermal engineering.

This book provides information on thermal energy storage systems incorporating phase change materials (PCMs) which are widely preferred owing to their immense energy storage capacity.