Ananthakumar Ramadoss – författare

Sustainable Materials in Supercapacitors: New Developments in Green Energy Storage investigates green materials-based supercapacitors, considering not only their fundamental characteristics but also implications of their use at industrial scales. The book focuses on the special synthesis techniques, applications, and commercial challenges associated with green supercapacitors. The book sets out the components and performance-governing parameters of green supercapacitors and identifies the challenges and limitations involved in their implementation. It is split into three parts: the first part extensively covers the fundamentals of green supercapacitors, the second part looks at applications, and the final part presents case studies and considers future developments.The book will be of value to postgraduate students and research scholars, as well as industry professionals working in sustainable energy, materials science, nanomaterials, and the electronic and automobile industries.

Examines the current state-of-the-art, recent progress, and new challenges associated with the development of green electroactive materialsConsiders the performance of biopolymers, bioactive and biodegradable materials, and nature-inspired and bio-derived materials and composites in energy storage devicesOutlines the current challenges and opportunities for commercial applications of green supercapacitors

Surface Modifications of Nanomaterials for Energy, Environmental and Biomedical Applications explores various strategies and techniques for successful surface modification of nanomaterials, focusing on the potential benefits of such modifications in a wide range of applications, including energy and environmental sectors, as well as biomedical applications. This book initially presents an overview of surface modification methods and characterization techniques of various nanomaterials, including two-dimensional materials, carbon nanomaterials, metals, and more. Other sections dive into the applications of surface modified nanomaterials in the fields of energy, biomedicine and environmental science. Future research directions and risk assessment are covered in the final section. This is an essential reference for academic and industrial researchers working to improve the properties of nanomaterials for several applications.Covers various techniques to achieve proper surface modification of nanomaterials for various applicationsDiscusses a wide range of applications including energy storage/conversion, water purification, sensors, and biomedical applicationsIncludes the latest research findings and future perspectives of sustainable approaches for the surface modification of nanomaterials

Biobased Epoxy Vitrimer Composites: Design, Manufacture, Properties, Applications, and Environmental Impacts outlines the latest production techniques, opportunities, and applications of biobased epoxy vitrimers and their related composites, with a particular emphasis on their sustainable development. The book features 17 chapters on the design, manufacture, properties, degradation capability, environmental impacts, and application of these composites while also covering current challenges and opportunities in their development. Special attention is paid to their unique properties, how to reprocess and recycle them, preparation and characterization techniques, as well as future trends.Applications covered include shape-memory materials, self-healing materials, adhesives, coatings, flame retardants, and their use in additive manufacturingOutlines the design, manufacture, properties, and applications of bio-based epoxy vitrimer compositesDiscusses related applications in shape-memory materials, self-healing materials, adhesives, coatings, flame retardants, and in additive manufacturingCovers fiber reinforcements in vitrimer matrix composites, vitrimer recycling and degradation, environmental impacts, and challenges around their use

Smart Multifunctional Coatings for Corrosion Detection and Treatment investigates the impact smart multifunctional coatings in corrosion sensing, self-healing, superhydrophobic, anti-fouling, and self-cleaning applications. The book focuses on smart multifunctional materials, their special synthesis techniques, applications, and commercial challenges, and provides a comprehensive analysis of smart materials-based coatings, from the fundamentals to industrial-scale exploratory research. The book sets out the components and performance-governing parameters of multiple applications of smart coatings, identifying the challenges, trends and limitations involved in their implementation. It is ideal for advanced students and research scholars, as well as industry professionals working in sustainable coatings for various fields, including textiles and the automobile industry.Explains the corrosion inhibition mechanisms, fabrication methods, characterizations, properties, and applications of smart materials-based coatingsConsiders the application of corrosion-inhibiting smart coatings in various emerging applications, including aerospace, automotive, defense, and constructionExplores current challenges and opportunities in the development and commercial application of corrosion-inhibiting smart coatings

The book offers detailed progress and challenges in energy storage technologies with respect to various electrolyte chemistries including energy storage devices such as batteries and supercapacitors. It introduces energy storage systems and explains the selection of electrolytes for energy storage systems, aqueous- and non-aqueous-based electrolytes, metal-air batteries, and multivalent chemistries.Key features:Provides a better understanding of electrolytes for electrochemical energy storage devicesFocuses on electrolytes and electrolytes valencePresents challenges and opportunities in energy storage systemsExplains supercapacitors with respect to electrolyte systemsSummarizes multivalent-based energy storage systemsThis book is written for graduate students and researchers in electrochemistry, physical chemistry, and renewable energy.