Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials for New and Sustainable Energy Engineering

Abstract

Role of nanotechnology and nanomaterials for utilization, storage and generation of hydrogen energy, generation of environment friendly thermoelectric power, generation of geothermal energy and photovoltaic or solar energy has been explored. Graphene nanosheet has emerged as a promising material for Platinum catalyst support of fuel cell to enhance electrochemically active surface area and power generation. Graphene and graphene based nanocomposites namely graphene-Polyaniline (PANI) are explored as promising alternatives for hydrogen storage. Inorganic-organic nanocomposite electrolyte membranes comprising of nanosize inorganic building block offers higher proton conductivity, ion exchange capacity and enhanced power generation when applied in a fuel cell. Nanostructured thermoelectric material enhances the power factor and figure of merit. Inorganic (bismuth telluride) –organic (conducting polymer) nanocomposites are explored as a new class of thermoelectric material. When you are citing the document, use the following link http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/35285