Thin Film Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Innovative Energy Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the synthesis, properties, and cutting-edge applications of thin film nanomaterials. Each chapter explores different aspects of thin film synthesis and its application in energy devices, showcasing different metal-based and carbon nanomaterials.
The book begins with a discussion on the synthesis and characterization of cadmium and zinc sulphide thin films for opto-electronics energy devices. Subsequent chapters delve into critical reviews of CIGS thin film nanomaterials, deposition techniques for metal oxide nanocomposite films, and nanostructured TiO2@carbon films for photocatalytic applications.
Bandgap engineering, optical properties of composite films, and recent advancements in metal oxide thin films are also covered. Additionally, the synthesis and characteristics of iron oxide films for solar cell and green energy storage applications are discussed.
Chapters on challenges and future prospects of CNT-based cathode emitters and advanced characterizations of nanocrystalline ferrimagnetic thin films provide valuable insights into emerging technologies.
This book is an essential resource for professors, scientists, engineers, research scholars, postdocs, and undergraduate/graduate students seeking to explore the forefront of nanomaterials and their applications in energy systems.
The book begins with a discussion on the synthesis and characterization of cadmium and zinc sulphide thin films for opto-electronics energy devices. Subsequent chapters delve into critical reviews of CIGS thin film nanomaterials, deposition techniques for metal oxide nanocomposite films, and nanostructured TiO2@carbon films for photocatalytic applications.
Bandgap engineering, optical properties of composite films, and recent advancements in metal oxide thin films are also covered. Additionally, the synthesis and characteristics of iron oxide films for solar cell and green energy storage applications are discussed.
Chapters on challenges and future prospects of CNT-based cathode emitters and advanced characterizations of nanocrystalline ferrimagnetic thin films provide valuable insights into emerging technologies.
This book is an essential resource for professors, scientists, engineers, research scholars, postdocs, and undergraduate/graduate students seeking to explore the forefront of nanomaterials and their applications in energy systems.
Readership
Students and academics taking advanced materials science and engineering courses; Researchers in the energy sector.Table of Contents
- CONTENTS
- FOREWORD
- PREFACE
- LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS
CHAPTER 1 SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CdS AND ZnS
- NANOSTRUCTURED THIN FILMS FOR OPTO-ELECTRONIC ENERGY APPLICATIONS
- Raghavendra Bairy, Vijeth H, Rajesh K. and Rohan S. Deshmukh
- INTRODUCTION
- EXPERIMENTAL DETAILS
- Preparation of Al:CdS and Mn:ZnS Thin Films
- RESULT AND DISCUSSION
- Thin Film Characterizations
- Measurement of Film Thickness
- Structural Confirmations
- Structural Properties using P-XRD Analysis
- Surface Morphology
- Elemental Analysis: Energy Dispersive Analysis of X-rays
- Linear Optical Studies
- Band-gap Determination
- Photoluminescence
- Third-order Nonlinear Optical Studies
- Nonlinear Absorption Studies
- Nonlinear Refraction Studies
- Optical Limiting Studies
- CONCLUSION
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 2 THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAICS USING CU(IN,GA)SE2 NANOMATERIALS
- Amol C. Badgujar, Brijesh S. Yadav, Rajiv O. Dusane and Sanjay R. Dhage
- INTRODUCTION
- Synthesis Strategies for CIGS Nanostructures
- Printing Techniques for the Preparation of CIGS Precursor Film Using Particle-Based Ink
- Thermal and Photonic Post-Treatment Strategies for CIGS Nanomaterial
- Challenges & Prospects of Solution-Processed CIGS Thin Film Photovoltaic
- CONCLUSION
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 3 THIN FILM METAL OXIDE NANOCOMPOSITE: SYNTHESIS TO
- INNOVATIVE APPLICATIONS VIA CHEMICAL ROUTE
- Keshav S. Pakhare, Sachin S. Potdar, Dhananjay V. Patil, Bharat S. Potdar and Udaysinh
- S. Bhapkar
- INTRODUCTION
- SYNTHESIS TECHNIQUES OF MONCs
- Sol-Gel Method
- Chemical Bath Deposition Method (CBD)
- Advantages of the CBD Method
- Successive Ionic Layer Adsorption and Reaction (SILAR)
- Hydrothermal Technique
- APPLICATIONS OF NANOCOMPOSITES OXIDE MATERIALS
- Nanomaterials in Energy Storage Devices
- Solar Cell Applications
- Sensors
- Supercapacitor
- CONCLUSION AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVE
- Synthesis Complexity
- Scalability
- Stability
- Synthesis Techniques
- Innovative Processing Methods
- Cost-Effectiveness
- Improving Stability
- FUTURE PERSPECTIVE
- Advanced Synthesis Methods
- Multifunctional Nanocomposites
- Sustainable and Green Nanocomposites
- Integration with Industry 4.0
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 4 HIGHLY EFFICIENT NANOSTRUCTURED TIO2@CARBON THIN FILM
- FOR PHOTOCATALYTIC DEGRADATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION: A
- GREEN APPROACH
- Aviraj R. Kuldeep and Utkarsh U. More
- INTRODUCTION
- EXPERIMENTAL
- Materials
- Synthesis of Carbon Nanoparticles (CNPs) and Thin Film
- Synthesis of TiO2 Thin Film
- Synthesis of TiO2@Carbon Thin Films (TCTFs)
- Characterizations of CNPs, TiO2 and TiO2@Carbon Thin Films
- Photocatalytic Degradation Experiment
- RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
- XRD Analysis
- Raman Analysis
- UV Analysis
- IR Analysis
- FE-SEM Images and EDS Analysis
- TEM Analysis
- Degradation of MO Dye under UV Radiation
- Possible Mechanism of Photodegradation of MO by TCTF
- CONCLUSION
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- FUNDING
- CONTRIBUTIONS
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 5 BANDGAP ENGINEERING AND OPTICAL CHARACTERIZATIONS OF
- FILLER REINFORCED PMMA COMPOSITE THIN FILMS.
- Minal Bafna, Ankit Kumar Gupta, Adtiya Kumar Meena, Neelam Gupta and Usha Parnami
- INTRODUCTION
- Approaches to Polymer Filler Interaction
- Energy Levels of Fillers
- Interfacial Effects
- Filling Fraction
- Disorder and Defects
- External Stimuli
- Filler Type
- Light Absorption
- Scattering Effects
- Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR)
- Birefringence
- Light Emission
- UTILITY OF PMMA AS HOST MATRIX
- General Thermo-physical Properties of PMMA
- Optical Characteristics of PMMA
- Chemical Composition
- Intramolecular Bonds
- Amorphous Nature
- Low Absorption in the UV
- Low Birefringence
- Low Defect Density
- High Purity
- Processing Techniques
- Refraction Matching
- Surface Finish
- Significance of PMMA as Host Matrix
- Optical Transparency
- Ease of Processing
- Compatibility with Nanofillers
- Tunable Refractive Index
- Low Birefringence
- Mechanical Properties
- Thermal Stability
- Low Absorption in UV Region
- Biocompatibility
- Commercial Availability
- TECHNIQUES OF SYNTHESIZING PMMA-NANO COMPOSITE FILMS
- Phase Inversion
- Interfacial Polymerization
- Solution Mixing
- Spray-assisted Layer-by-layer Technique
- Polymer Grafting
- In Situ Polymerization
- In Situ Colloidal Precipitation
- TECHNIQUES OF MEASUREMENT OF OPTICAL PARAMETERS
- INTERPRETATION OF OPTICAL PARAMETERS AND DISPERSION MODEL
- Absorbance
- Energy Band Gap
- Dispersion Model
- CURRENT CHALLENGES AND EXCITING FUTURE PERSPECTIVES
- Current Challenges
- Precise Control of Band Gap
- Major Limitation
- Filler Dispersion
- Tuning over a Wide Range
- Stability and Durability
- Thickness Dependence
- Characterization Techniques
- Scaling up Production
- Process of Fabrication
- Future Perspectives
- Advanced Nanofillers
- Enhanced Dispersion Techniques
- Multifunctional Materials
- Nanophotonics and Metamaterials
- In Situ Characterization
- Green and Sustainable Approaches
- Integration into Devices
- Role of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- CONCLUSION
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 6 ELECTRODEPOSITED BISMUTH OXIDE ELECTRODES FOR ENERGY
- STORAGE APPLICATIONS
- R. G. Bobade, R. C. Ambare and B. J. Lokhande
- INTRODUCTION
- EDLC Supercapacitors
- Pseudocapacitors
- Hybrid Supercapacitors
- EXPERIMENTAL FRAGMENT
- Materials
- Synthesis of Bismuth Oxide Electrodes
- Characterization Details
- RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
- XRD Analysis
- FE-SEM Analysis
- Electrochemical Study
- Cyclic Voltammetry Analysis
- Chronopotentiometry Studies
- Impedance Spectroscopy Analysis
- CONCLUSION
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- AUTHORS’ CONTRIBUTION
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 7 METAL OXIDE THIN FILMS: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF SYNTHESIS,
- CHARACTERIZATION AND APPLICATIONS
- BVS Praveen, P. Madhuri, Raj Kumar Verma, Anup Ashok and Sampat G. Deshmukh
- INTRODUCTION
- SYNTHESIS OF THIN FILM METAL OXIDES
- THIN FILM CHARACTERIZATION
- X-ray Diffraction
- Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy
- Atomic Force Microscopy
- UV-Visible Spectroscopy
- Photoluminescence Spectroscopy (PL)
- Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
- Raman Spectra
- Cyclic Voltammetry
- XPS Spectra
- APPLICATIONS
- CONCLUSION
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- REFERENCES
CHAPTER 8 TiO2, ZnO AND Fe2O3 THIN FILM NANOMATERIALS: PREPARATION TO
- APPLICATIONS
- Deepti Pal, Ekta Roy, Priyanka Karandikar and Archana Chaudhary
- INTRODUCTION
- ZnO NANOPARTICLES: SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION
- ZnO by Spin Coating
- ZnO by Atomic Layer Deposition
- ZnO by RF Magnetron Sputtering
- ZnO Flower from Single Source Molecular Precursors (SSMPs)
- ZnO by Microfluidic Chemical Reaction
- TiO2 NANOPARTICLES: SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION
- TiO2 by Sol-gel Method
- TiO2 by Solvothermal Method
- TiO2 by Microwave Assisted Technique
- TiO2 by Chemical Vapour Deposition
- TiO2 by Hydrothermal Process
