 | Polymer Electrolytes and their Composites for Energy Storage/Conversion Devices Subjects: Engineering & Technology; Physical Sciences; Electronic Devices & Materials; Power & Energy; Chemical Engineering; Electrical & Electronic Engineering; Materials Science; Chemistry; Materials Science; Polymer Science; Energy & Fuels; Polymers & Plastics; Applied & Industrial Chemistry; Atomic Molecular Physical Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Polymers & Plastics; Electrical Engineering Communications; Polymer Electrolytes and their Composites for Energy Storage/Conversion Devices presents a state-of-the-art overview of the research and development in the use of polymers as electrolyte materials for various applications. It covers types of polymer electrolytes, ion dynamics, and the role of dielectric parameters and a review of applications. Divided into two parts, the first part of the book focuses on the types of polymer electrolytes, ion dynamics, and the role of dielectric parameters, while the second part provides a critical review of applications based on polymer electrolytes and their composites. This book: Presents the fundamentals of polymer composites for energy storage/conversion devices Explores the ion dynamics and dielectric properties role in polymer electrolytes Provides detailed preparation methods and important characterization techniques to evaluate the electrolyte potential Reviews analysis of current updates in polymer electrolytes Includes various applications in supercapacitor, battery, fuel cell, and electrochromic windows
The book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in physics, materials science, chemistry, materials engineering, energy storage, engineering physics, and industry. Achchhe Lal Sharma is Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. Dr. Sharma has authored and co-authored over 85 publications in peer-reviewed journals including research publications, review articles, conference proceedings, and nine book chapters for international publishers. He has 11 years of research experience and his research interests include the development of electrode and electrolyte material for lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors. His h-index is 22 and i10-index 30 with over 1310 citations, and he has served as a reviewer for several high-impact journals and given more than 22 talks at various conferences/colleges and universities. He pursued his PhD at the Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He has been granted the Best Research award twice by Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. Dr. Sharma's research interests include the development of nanostructured materials/composites/nanocomposites for application in renewable energy storage/conversion devices (battery and supercapacitor). Anil Arya is serving as DS Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Physics, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. Dr. Arya has co-authored 42 research publications, review articles, conference proceedings, and nine book chapters. His h-index is 16 and i10-index 23 with over 1043 citations, and he has served as a reviewer for several electrochemistry-related journals.He pursued his PhD at the Department of Physics, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. Prior to joining the PhD program, he received his bachelor's in science degree from University College, Kurukshetra University (Kurukshetra), and master's in science degree from the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. Dr. Arya was also featured in World's Top 2% Scientists: Stanford University USA List 2021, published by Elsevier BV. Dr. Arya's research interests include the synthesis of electrode/electrolyte materials for energy storage/conversion devices. Anurag Gaur is Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra. Dr. Gaur has published more than 125 research articles in peer-reviewed, reputed journals and has led or been involved in over eight national and international projects funded by various government agencies (e.g. SERB-DST, CSIR, etc). He has 14 years of research experience in nanomaterials synthesis and developed supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, hydroelectric cells, and spintronics devices. He has guided seven PhD and 50 M.Tech students in their thesis work. His h-index is 26 and i10-index 60 with 2000 citations, and he has filed three patents. He has served as a reviewer for several high-impact journals and delivered over 60 talks at various national/international conferences. He did his PhD at Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee in 2007. He has been granted the Best Faculty award by National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra in 2018. Dr. Gaur's research interests include energy storage devices and green energy production through water splitting. |
