Ameta Solar Energy Conversion and Storage

Photochemical Modes
Erscheinungsjahr 2015
ISBN: 978-1-4822-4631-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 283 Seiten

Reihe: Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion

This book discusses various types of solar cells, including photovoltaic cells, photogalvanic cells, photoeletrochemical cells and dye-sensitized solar cells. It also covers photogeneration of hydrogen, photoreduction of carbon dioxide, synthesis of energy-rich materials and artificial/mimicking photosynthesis. The generation of electricity from solar cells is discussed as well as methods for storing solar energy in the form of chemical energy. In addition to highlighting existing photochemical methods of solar energy conversion and storage, this book also discusses future trends.

Zielgruppe

This book will be useful to anyone involved in electrochemistry, energy, solar, chemical engineering, chemistry, and clean tech.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ameta, Suresh C.

Ameta, Rakshit

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Alternative und erneuerbare Energien
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Verfahrenstechnik, Chemieingenieurwesen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction. Photochemical Solar Energy Conversion. Photoelectro Chemistry. Photovoltaic Cells. Photogalvanic Cells. Photoeletrochemical Cells. Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells. Other Solar Cells. Photogeneration of Hydrogen. Photoreduction of Carbon Dioxide. Synthesis of Energy-Rich Materials. Artificial/Mimicking Photosynthesis. Nanomaterials. Future Trends.

Über Autor(innen)

Suresh C. Ameta, Ph.D., is currently serving as Director, Pacific College of Basic & Applied Sciences and Dean, Faculty of Science, PAHER University, Udaipur. Rakshit Ameta, Ph.D., is currently affiliated with Paher University, Udaipur, India.