Biopolymer-Based Composites for Energy Storage and Generation covers the properties and performance of various biopolymers, examining their potential applications in batteries, supercapacitors, and solar cells, alongside considerations of their environmental impact, economic benefits, and associated challenges and limitations. Chapters discuss the fundamentals of biopolymers used in the energy field, cover their essential properties and performance, and feature specific applications, including batteries, supercapacitors, solar cells, portable electronics, electric vehicles, and grid energy storage. The book concludes by discussing the role of biopolymers in energy harvesting and generation, energy efficiency, and conservation.
It critically examines challenges and limitations, considering both environmental impact and economic benefits. Research advancements and future directions are also discussed, making this a valuable resource for researchers and professionals interested in the application of sustainable materials in the energy sector.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction to biopolymer based composites for energy generation and storage - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Recent progress and future perspectives of biopolymer-based composites for energy storage and generation - p. 49 3. Chapter 3. Properties and performance of biopolymers in energy-storage applications - p. 81 4. Chapter 4. Biopolymers in batteries: concepts and applications - p. 99 5. Chapter 5. Biopolymers in portable electronics applications and case study - p. 141 6. Chapter 6. Biopolymer-based bionanocomposites for energy storage applications - p. 195 7. Chapter 7. Enhanced thermal energy storage with biopolymer-based organic materials - p. 219 8. Chapter 8. Biopolymers in energy harvesting and generation - p. 245 9. Chapter 9. Biopolymers in energy efficiency and conservation - p. 281 10. Chapter 10. Biopolymer-based composites for enhanced oil recovery in sustainable energy generation - p. 301 11. Chapter 11. The green chemistry alchemy: crafting biopolymers composites for shaping future of energy storage - p. 315 12. Chapter 12. Biopolymer-based hydrogels for flexible supercapacitors - p. 335 13. Chapter 13. Phytochemical-based composites for energy storage devices - p. 369 14. Chapter 14. Environmental impact and economic benefits of biopolymer-based composites for energy storage and generation - p. 389 15. Chapter 15. Future prospects of biopolymer-based composites for energy storage and generation - p. 421 16. Index - p. 441
Biopolymer-Based Composites for Energy Storage and Generation covers the properties and performance of various biopolymers, examining their potential applications in batteries, supercapacitors, and solar cells, alongside considerations of their environmental impact, economic benefits, and associated challenges and limitations. Chapters discuss the fundamentals of biopolymers used in the energy field, cover their essential properties and performance, and feature specific applications, including batteries, supercapacitors, solar cells, portable electronics, electric vehicles, and grid energy storage. The book concludes by discussing the role of biopolymers in energy harvesting and generation, energy efficiency, and conservation.
It critically examines challenges and limitations, considering both environmental impact and economic benefits. Research advancements and future directions are also discussed, making this a valuable resource for researchers and professionals interested in the application of sustainable materials in the energy sector.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction to biopolymer based composites for energy generation and storage - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Recent progress and future perspectives of biopolymer-based composites for energy storage and generation - p. 49 3. Chapter 3. Properties and performance of biopolymers in energy-storage applications - p. 81 4. Chapter 4. Biopolymers in batteries: concepts and applications - p. 99 5. Chapter 5. Biopolymers in portable electronics applications and case study - p. 141 6. Chapter 6. Biopolymer-based bionanocomposites for energy storage applications - p. 195 7. Chapter 7. Enhanced thermal energy storage with biopolymer-based organic materials - p. 219 8. Chapter 8. Biopolymers in energy harvesting and generation - p. 245 9. Chapter 9. Biopolymers in energy efficiency and conservation - p. 281 10. Chapter 10. Biopolymer-based composites for enhanced oil recovery in sustainable energy generation - p. 301 11. Chapter 11. The green chemistry alchemy: crafting biopolymers composites for shaping future of energy storage - p. 315 12. Chapter 12. Biopolymer-based hydrogels for flexible supercapacitors - p. 335 13. Chapter 13. Phytochemical-based composites for energy storage devices - p. 369 14. Chapter 14. Environmental impact and economic benefits of biopolymer-based composites for energy storage and generation - p. 389 15. Chapter 15. Future prospects of biopolymer-based composites for energy storage and generation - p. 421 16. Index - p. 441
