Materials Designed For Applications In Separation And Energy Storage

This book is a comprehensive guide that delves into the world of materials science and engineering. The book focuses on the use of various materials for separation and energy storage applications, with a special emphasis on their design and performance optimization. The book covers a range of materials including polymers, membranes, nanocomposites, carbon, graphene, metal-organic frameworks, zeolites, and porous materials. The author explores the properties of these materials and how they can be used for applications such as gas and liquid separation, ion exchange, adsorption, and sorption. Additionally, the book discusses the important topic of selectivity and permselectivity, which is crucial for efficient separation processes. The book also delves into energy storage applications, covering topics such as electrochemical capacitors, batteries, supercapacitors, electrode materials, electrolytes, and electrocatalysts. The author provides insights into the mechanisms behind these processes, including ion transport and redox reactions. The book also covers photoelectrochemical cells for solar energy conversion, which is an important aspect of renewable energy. Author also addresses the topic of sustainable materials, waste utilization, and environmental remediation, highlighting the importance of designing materials that are cost-effective, durable, and stable. The author also explores the functionalization and surface modification of materials, which is key to improving their performance and scalability. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and scientists working in the field of materials science and engineering. The book offers a comprehensive understanding of the properties and design of materials, which is crucial for the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for separation and energy storage applications.