Energy Materials

Sanjay J. Dhoble is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, India. During his research career he has worked on the synthesis and characterization of solid-state lighting materials and phosphors for solar cell efficiency enhancement, as well as the development of radiation dosimetry phosphors, and the biosynthesis of nanoparticles and their applications. N. Thejo Kalyani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, Nagpur, India. Her research interest includes the synthesis, characterization, and fabrication of OLED devices and displays using various organic complexes by vacuum deposition and solution techniques.B. Vengadaesvaran is Senior Research Officer at the Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Wisma R&D University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Abdul Kariem Arof is a Retired Professor from the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

• Section I Fundamentals and over-arching topics1. Energy Materials: Fundamental Physics and latest advances in relevant technology2. Solar cell technology3. Energy materials: Synthesis and Characterization techniques4. An Extensive Study on the Adhesion and Anti-fog of Transparent Polydimethylsiloxane/Sylgard Coating SystemSection II Photovoltaic Materials and devices5. Crystalline silicon solar cell6. Introduction to Solar Energy and Its Conversion into Electrical Energy by Using Dye Sensitized Solar Cell7. Dye Sensitized Solar Cells8. Potential Nano Oxide Photo anode For DSSC: Materials And Structures9. Perovskite solar cellsSection III Electrochemical energy conversion and storage10. Intercalation Compounds for Cathode Materials in Lithium Ion Batteries as Energy Storage Devices11. Prospects and challenges in selection of polymer electrolytes (PEs) in advanced Lithium – Air batteries12. Li-S ion batteries: A substitute for Li ion storage batteries13. Glasses and Glass-Ceramics as sealants in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Applications Section IV Lighting and Light emitting diodes14. Role of Rare Earth Ions for Energy Saving LED Lighting Devices15. Synthesis and luminescence study of silicate based phosphors for energy saving light emitting diode16. Investigations on energy efficient RE (TTA)3dmphen complexes dispersed in polymer matrices for solid state lighting applications17. Synthesis and characterization of energy efficient Mq2( M= Zn, Cd, Ca and Sr) organometallic complexes for OLED display applicationsSection V Practical concerns and beyond18. Spectral Response and Quantum Efficiency Evaluation of Solar Cells19. Energy materials: Applications and impending opportunities20. Sustainability, recycling and life time issues

"Energy generation and storage are crucial for the development of renewable energy sources. Extensive ongoing research is currently being conducted on various types of energy storage and energy generation materials and devices. This book covers recent advances in energy conversion, energy harvesting, energy storage, and energy saving materials...." --IEEE - Electrical Insulation Magazine