Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage (Emerging Materials and Technologies)

Development of new energy‑related materials is essential in addressing future energy demands. Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage focuses on the materials science related to energy conversion and energy storage technologies. It covers the principles of prospective energy technologies and their relationship to the performance of energy devices.

• Covers fundamental principles of energy conversion and storage

• Discusses materials selection, design, and performance tradeoffs

• Details electrochemical cell construction and testing methodologies

• Explores sustainable development of energy devices

• Features case studies

Aimed at readers in materials, electrical, and energy engineering, this book provides readers with a deep understanding of the role of materials in developing sustainable energy devices.

Hieng Kiat Jun obtained his MEngSci and PhD from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia. He conducts experimental research on nanosized energy devices in solar cells and electrochemical energy storage systems. His main topics of interest include dye‑ and quantum dot‑sensitized solar cells, organic solar cells, perovskite solar cells, electrolyte characterization, radiative cooling, and thermoelectric devices.

Foo Wah Low is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia. He received his PhD in nanomaterials and nanoscience from Universiti Malaya. His main research interests are in the areas of graphene nanomaterials incorporated with metal oxide for photovoltaic cell application, especially in dye-sensitized solar cells and perovskites for photovoltaic cells.