Sustainable materials for energy harvesting, piezoelectric applications, sensors, and fuel cells
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Vijyendra Kumar
Abstract
The increasing demand for clean energy and environmentally friendly technologies has driven significant advancements in the field of sustainable materials for energy harvesting. This chapter explores the design, development, and applications of innovative materials in piezoelectric devices, sensors, and fuel cells, with a focus on their role in sustainable energy solutions. It highlights the importance of renewable, biodegradable, and eco-friendly materials to replace traditional, resource-intensive options. Advanced materials such as graphene, perovskites, and nanocomposites are discussed for their exceptional properties, including high efficiency, flexibility, and durability. Furthermore, the chapter examines recent breakthroughs in piezoelectric applications, emphasizing energy conversion systems and self-powered sensors. The role of advanced materials in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of fuel cells is also analyzed, alongside challenges such as scalability, material stability, and integration into practical applications. By providing insights into material innovations, this chapter underscores the transformative potential of sustainable materials in achieving energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Abstract
The increasing demand for clean energy and environmentally friendly technologies has driven significant advancements in the field of sustainable materials for energy harvesting. This chapter explores the design, development, and applications of innovative materials in piezoelectric devices, sensors, and fuel cells, with a focus on their role in sustainable energy solutions. It highlights the importance of renewable, biodegradable, and eco-friendly materials to replace traditional, resource-intensive options. Advanced materials such as graphene, perovskites, and nanocomposites are discussed for their exceptional properties, including high efficiency, flexibility, and durability. Furthermore, the chapter examines recent breakthroughs in piezoelectric applications, emphasizing energy conversion systems and self-powered sensors. The role of advanced materials in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of fuel cells is also analyzed, alongside challenges such as scalability, material stability, and integration into practical applications. By providing insights into material innovations, this chapter underscores the transformative potential of sustainable materials in achieving energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- Foundations and evolution of sustainable materials for future renewable energy trends 1
- Sustainable materials for energy harvesting, piezoelectric applications, sensors, and fuel cells 25
- Advanced sustainable materials with green carbon nanostructure-based composites for environmental and energy harvesting 45
- Sustainable polymeric materials: development, challenges, and future benefits for industrialization 61
- Advancements in materials enabling wind energy 89
- Emergence of sustainable materials for energy harvesting: perspectives and future trends 117
- Advanced sustainable materials for nuclear energy 135
- Empowering the future via energy storage: roadmap of renewable energy mission 169
- Renewable energy resource: current status, future prospect, and their 3D printing technology 199
- Advancement and innovation in materials for solar energy and industrial development 219
- Breakthroughs in materials for solar energy: bridging education and industry 237
- Polymeric materials for clean energy: innovations, challenges, and industrial prospects 257
- Index 345
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- Foundations and evolution of sustainable materials for future renewable energy trends 1
- Sustainable materials for energy harvesting, piezoelectric applications, sensors, and fuel cells 25
- Advanced sustainable materials with green carbon nanostructure-based composites for environmental and energy harvesting 45
- Sustainable polymeric materials: development, challenges, and future benefits for industrialization 61
- Advancements in materials enabling wind energy 89
- Emergence of sustainable materials for energy harvesting: perspectives and future trends 117
- Advanced sustainable materials for nuclear energy 135
- Empowering the future via energy storage: roadmap of renewable energy mission 169
- Renewable energy resource: current status, future prospect, and their 3D printing technology 199
- Advancement and innovation in materials for solar energy and industrial development 219
- Breakthroughs in materials for solar energy: bridging education and industry 237
- Polymeric materials for clean energy: innovations, challenges, and industrial prospects 257
- Index 345
