Nanocrystals from Oriented-Attachment for Energy Applications

Description

This brief provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary research and materials technologies utilizing oriented-attachment nanocrystals (OA NCs) for the energy conversion devices. Starting with a historical introduction, the book presents basic theory with an emphasis on thermodynamic and kinetic models of the oriented-attachment nanocrystals growth. Further chapters review recent advances in the synthesis, characterization, and application of the oriented-attachment nanocrystals in fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, solar cells and photocatalysis. This book will appeal to researchers and scholars from a variety of disciplines including electrochemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, physics and mechanical engineering. Front Matter ....Pages i-ix Introduction to Oriented-Attachment Growth Mechanism (Weidong He, Kechun Wen, Yinghua Niu)....Pages 1-13 Oriented-Attachment Nanocrystals in Fuel Cells (Weidong He, Kechun Wen, Yinghua Niu)....Pages 15-26 Oriented-Attachment Nanocrystals in Lithium Ion Batteries (Weidong He, Kechun Wen, Yinghua Niu)....Pages 27-38 Oriented-Attachment Nanocrystals in Supercapacitors (Weidong He, Kechun Wen, Yinghua Niu)....Pages 39-48 Oriented-Attachment Nanocrystals in Solar Cells (Weidong He, Kechun Wen, Yinghua Niu)....Pages 49-65 Oriented-Attachment Nanocrystals in Photocatalysis (Weidong He, Kechun Wen, Yinghua Niu)....Pages 67-75 Conclusions and Trajectories for the Future (Weidong He, Kechun Wen, Yinghua Niu)....Pages 77-77