Metal Semiconductor Core-shell Nanostructures for Energy and Environmental Applications (Micro and Nano Technologies) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0323449220 ISBN 13: 9780323449229

Publisher: Elsevier, 2017

Synopsis

Metal Semiconductor Core-Shell Nanostructures for Energy and Environmental Applications provides a concise, scholarly overview of current research into the characterization of metal semiconductor core-shell nanostructures; the book shows how their properties can be best used in energy and environmental applications, particularly for solar cell and catalysis application. Coverage is also given to the effect of metal nanoparticle for charge generation or charge separation.The book is a valuable resource for academic researchers working in the areas of nanotechnology, sustainable energy and chemical engineering, and is also of great use to engineers working in photovoltaic and pollution industries.

• Includes a clear method for synthesis of core-shell nanomaterials
• Explores how metal semiconductor core-shell nanostructures can be used to improve the efficiency of solar cells
• Explains how the characteristics of metal semiconductor core-shell nanostructures make them particularly useful for sustainable energy and environmental applications

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About the Authors

Raju Kumar Gupta is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India. He graduated with a PhD from National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore. He has received several awards such as DST Inspire Faculty Award 2013, IAAM Young Scientist Award 2014 and IEI Young Engineer Award (2014-15). His research interests include surface chemistry, green synthesis of nanomaterials, high dielectric constant materials, polymer and polymer-inorganic hybrid materials for electric energy storage, hybrid perovskite solar cells, electrospinning of functional polymers and nanocomposites for environmental and energy applications. A member of several international journal editorial boards, Dr. Gupta has authored more than 30 research articles in SCI journals, 2 books and 7 book chapters.

Mrinmoy Misra is a postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India. He graduated with a PhD from Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research, India. He has received awards such as Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur postdoctoral fellowship, 2015, Award of science & engineering research board (SERB) National Post-Doctoral fellowship, 2016. His research interests include thin-film fabrication, nanomaterial based senor, photo catalytic materials, nanoparticle synthesis and characterization and solar cells. Dr. Misra has authored 8 research articles in SCI journals. He has also delivered papers at several international conferences.

From the Back Cover

Tagline: A detailed analysis of the properties, synthesis and application of metal semiconductor core-shell nanostructures, with focus on their emerging industrial and commercial use in the energy and environmental sector

• Includes a clear method for synthesis of core-shell nanomaterials
• Explores how metal semiconductor core-shell nanostructures can be used to improve the efficiency of solar cells.
• Explains how the characteristics of metal semiconductor core-shell nanostructures make them particularly useful for sustainable energy and environmental applications.

Metal Semiconductor Core-shell Nanostructures for Energy and Environmental Applications provides a concise, scholarly overview of current research into the characterization of metal semiconductor core-shell nanostructures; the book shows how their properties can be best used in energy and environmental applications, particularly for solar cell and catalysis application. Coverage is also given to the effect of metal nanoparticle for charge generation or charge separation.

The book is a valuable resource for academic researchers working in the areas of nanotechnology, sustainable energy and chemical engineering. It will also be of great use to engineers working in photovoltaic and pollution industries.

About the Editors

Raju Kumar Gupta is Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India. His research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of multifunctional nanoparticles/nanofibers and their hybrid polymeric nanostructures for environmental and energy applications. He previously worked in Singapore, conducting research at both the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University. A member of 2 journal editorial boards, Dr Gupta is also the author of over 20 papers in peer-reviewed publications.

Mrinmoy Misra is a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India. His research interests focus on thin-film fabrication, nanomaterial based senor, photocatalytic materials, nanoparticle synthesis and characterization and solar cells. He has 6 peer-reviewed publications and has also delivered papers at several international conferences.

Edition details

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0323449220
• ISBN 13: 9780323449229
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 218
• Editor: Gupta Raju Kumar, Misra Mrinmoy