Solar Energy Conversion and Storage (eBook, PDF)

Photochemical Modes
Redaktion: Ameta, Suresh C.; Ameta, Rakshit

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This state-of-the-art reference showcases the latest advances in solar cell technology while offering valuable insight into the future of solar energy conversion and storage. The book describes various types of solar cells, including photovoltaic cells, photogalvanic cells, photoelectrochemical cells, and dye-sensitized solar cells. It also covers photogeneration of hydrogen, photoreduction of carbon dioxide, artificial/mimicking photosynthesis, generation of electricity from solar cells, methods for storing solar energy in the form of chemical energy, and emerging trends such as the use of nanoparticles.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 283
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. November 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781482246315
• Artikelnr.: 44188525

Autorenporträt

Suresh C. Ameta obtained his master's degree, and was awarded a Gold Medal in 1970. He secured a first position in M. Phil. in 1978, and a Ph.D. in 1980 from Vikram University. He served as Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry, North Gujarat University Patan (1994) and M. L. Sukhadia University (2002-2005), and as Head, Department of Polymer Science (2005-2008). He also served as Dean, Postgraduate Studies, M. L. Sukhadia University (2004-2008). Now, he is Dean, Faculty of Science, PAHER University. Widely published and highly decorated, Professor Ameta has approximately 43 years of experience in teaching and research. Rakshit Ameta obtained his Master of Science degree with first position, and was awarded a Gold Medal in 2002. He received the Fateh Singh Award from the Maharana Mewar Foundation for his meritorious performance. He has worked at M. L. Sukhadia University and at University of Kota, and presently is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at PAHER University. Widely published, Dr. Ameta has been elected as Scientist-in-Charge, Industrial and Applied Chemistry Section, Indian Chemical Society (2014-2016), and was also elected as a Council Member of the Indian Chemical Society (2011-2013) and the Indian Council of Chemists (2012-2014).

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. Photochemical Solar Energy Conversion. Basic Photoelectrochemistry. Photoelectrochemical Cells. Organic Photovoltaic Cells. Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells. Photogalvanic Cells. Hydrogen: An Alternative Fuel. Photocatalytic Reduction of Carbon Dioxide. Artificial Photosynthesis. Nanomaterials for Solar Energy. Other Solar Cells.

Rezensionen

"... provides an excellent overview of the historical and present literature concerning the different types and functionality of solar energy production cells. ... does a fantastic job introducing the variety of types of solar cells and their means of production of energy via photoelectrochemistry. ... A must have for anybody in the solar cells manufacturing industry."
-Todd J. Menna, Ph.D, Element New Berlin, Wisconsin, USA

"... very interesting ... will appeal to researchers, students, and engineers in the field of renewable energy, specifically in photovoltaic systems."
-Songyuan Dai, North China Electric Power University, Beijing