Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Applications

Daniel T. Thangadurai is Professor & Head of the Department of Nanoscience and Technology at Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, India.N. Manjubaashini is Research Associate in the National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at the University of Madras, India.Sabu Thomas is Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India, and Founder and Director of the International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.Ange Nzihou is Director of Research Centre for Particulate Solids, Energy and Environment at the École des Mines d'Albi-Carmaux, France.

ORIGIN OF POLYMER MATERIALS
History of Polymers
Types of Polymers
Properties of Polymers
Physicochemical Properties of Polymers

SYNTHESIS OF POLYMERS
Features of the Polymerization Reactions
Chain Polymerization
Ring-Opening Polymerization
Polycondensation
Polyaddition
Step-Growth Polymerization
Dendrimers
Anionic Polymerization
Cationic Polymerization
Controlled Radical Polymerization
Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP)
Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT)
Supramolecular Polymerization
Bulk Polymerization
Solution Polymerization
Suspension Polymerization
Methods for the Synthesis of Functional Polymers
Polymer Nanoparticles
Synthesis Techniques of Polymer Nanoparticles

CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS
Introduction
UV-Visible Spectroscopy
Elemental Analysis
Infrared Spectroscopy
Qualitative Analysis of Polymers
Spectra Analysis for Polyethylene and Polystyrene
Determination of Molecular Weights and Thermodynamic Properties
Differential Scanning Colorimetry (DSC) Analysis
Thermogravimetric Assays (TGA)
Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)
Raman Spectroscopy
Mechanical Testing and Rheometry
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
X-ray Diffraction
Molar Mass and Molar-Mass Distribution
Osmometry
Mass Spectrometry
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
Optical Microscopy (OM)

DIVERSE APPLICATIONS OF POLYMER MATERIALS
Board Area of Polymer Applications
Polymers in Biotechnology
Polymer Dielectrics for Electronics
Smart and Self-Healing Coatings
Polymeric Biocides and Herbicides
Polymers for Soil Remediation
Benefits of Polymers in Fabric and Home-Care Formulations
Polymeric Materials for Photonics
Polymers for Electrophotography
Polymers in Energy Applications
Polymers in Construction Applications
Polymers in Automobile Applications

INTRODUCTION TO NANOMATERIALS
Nanotechnology
Nanomaterials
Types of Nanomaterials
Synthesis of Nanoparticles
Applications of Nanotechnology

INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES
Class of Nanocomposites
Different Types of Nanocomposites
Synthesizes Methods of Nanocomposite
Characterization Techniques for Nanomaterials
Applications of Nanocomposite Materials

POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES IN ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
Introduction
Batteries
Thermal
Mechanical Storage
Hydrogen
Pumped Hydropower
Flywheels
Role of Polymer Nanocomposites in Energy Storage Application
Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites

POLYMER-NANOCOMPOSITES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Storage
Polymers for Energy Storage
Carbon-Based Storage Materials
Energy Storage Capability of Polymer Nanocomposites

HIGH-PERFORMANCE INORGANIC POLYMER-NANOCOMPOSITES BASED SOLAR CELLS
Introduction
Organic-Organic Composites
Inorganic Nanocomposites
Nanocomposites in Perovskite Solar Cells
Polymeric Nanocomposites in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSCs)

POLYMER-NANOCOMPOSITES FOR MAGNETIC ENERGY AND THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE
Background of Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Storage
Energy Density
Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES)
Thermal Energy Storage (TES)
Thermoplastic Composites of TES

POLYMER-NANOCOMPOSITES FOR TRIBOELECTRICITY AND HYDROGEN STORAGE
Polymer-Nanocomposites for Triboelectricity
Polymer Nanocomposites for Hydrogen Storage
Hydrogen based Energy Storage System

POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES FOR SUPERCAPACITORS AND BATTERY APPLICATION
Battery Based Energy Storage System
Types of Battery
Conducting Polymer Nanocomposites
Fuel Cells
Capacitor and Supercapacitor Energy Storage

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
Introduction
Need for Energy Storage System

ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
Introduction

REAL-TIME APPLICATIONS OF POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES
Introduction
Polymer-Graphene/Carbon Nanotube

MODELING AND SIMULATION TECHNIQUES
Introduction
Modeling and Simulation of Polymer Nanocomposites
Systems Simulated and Simulation Strategy
Interface and Interfacial Polarization
Simulation Techniques Based on Hydrogen Storage
Finite Element Modeling of a Composite Hydrogen Storage Vessel

LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES FOR ENERGY STORAGE
Scope of a Life Cycle Analysis
Techno-Economic Evaluations of Energy Storage Systems
Energy and Power Density
Self-Discharge
Response Time
Cost and Economies of Scale
Lifetime
Storage Capacity
Monitoring and Control Equipment
Efficiency
Operating Constraints

FUTURE RESEARCH AND CASE STUDY ON ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
Introduction
Case study 1: Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSH) in France
Case study 2: Battery Storage
Case study 3: Solar PV Storage and Energy Shift
Case study 4: Solar and Battery Storage for Customers and Ancillary Services