This book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and materials used in electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices, including lithium ion batteries, sodium ion batteries, zinc ion batteries, supercapacitors, and conversion materials for solar and fuel cells.
Mesfin A. Kebede completed his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Inha University, South Korea, in 2009. He is currently a principal researcher at the Energy Centre, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in South Africa. He has been studying and researching the properties and applications of nanostructured materials as electrodes for lithium-ion battery, gas sensors, luminescent and photoluminescence and photocatalysis for more than a decade. In his prior career, he worked as an assistant professor at Hawassa University, Ethiopia, where he supervised and mentored MSc and PhD students' research projects. He has authored two book chapters and more than 50 papers in reputed journals with an h-index of 14 with over 590 citations and has served as reviewer for several high-impact journals and as an editorial board member.
Fabian I. Ezema is a professor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He earned a PhD in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. His research focused on several areas of Materials Science, from synthesis and characterizations of particles and thin-film materials through chemical routes with emphasis on energy applications. For the last 15 years, he has been working on energy conversion and storage (cathodes, anodes, supercapacitors, solar cells, among others), including novel methods of synthesis, characterization and evaluation of the electrochemical and optical properties. He has published about 180 papers in various international journals and given over 50 talks at various conferences. His h-index is 21 with over 1500 citations and he has served as reviewer for several high impact journals and as an editorial board member.
Chapter 1 Lithium-Ion Batteries: From the Materials' Perspective
Camillus Sunday Obayi, Paul Sunday Nnamchi, and Fabian I. Ezema
Chapter 2 Carbon Derivatives in Performance Improvement of Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes
Raphael M. Obodo, Assumpta C. Nwanya, Ishaq Ahmad, Mesfin A. Kebede, and Fabian I. Ezema
Chapter 3 Current Status and Trends in Spinel Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Battery
Mesfin A. Kebede, Nithyadharseni Palaniyandy, Lehlohonolo F. Koao, and Fabian I. Ezema, Motlalepulo R. Mhlongo
Chapter 4 Zinc Anode in Hydrodynamically Enhanced Aqueous Battery Systems
Philips Chidubem Tagbo, Chukwujekwu Augustine Okaro, Cyril Oluchukwu Ugwuoke, Henry Uchenna Obetta, Onyeka Stanislaus Okwundu, Sabastine Ezugwu, and Fabian I. Ezema
Chapter 5 Advanced Materials for Energy Storage Devices
Fekadu Gashaw Hone, Newayemedhin A. Tegegne, and Dinsefa Mensur Andoshe
Chapter 6 Li6PS5X (X = Cl, Br, or I): A Family of Li-Rich Inorganic Solid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Battery
Anukul K. Thakur and Mandira Majumder
Chapter 7 Recent Advances in Usage of Cobalt Oxide Nanomaterials as Electrode Material for Supercapacitors
Jude N. Udeh, Raphael M. Obodo, Agnes C Nkele, Assumpta C. Nwanya, Paul M. Ejikeme, and Fabian I. Ezema
Chapter 8 Recent Developments in Metal Ferrite Materials for Supercapacitor Applications
Mary O. Nwodo, Raphael M. Obodo, Assumpta C. Nwanya, A.B.C. Ekwealor, and Fabian I. Ezema
Chapter 9 Advances in Nickel-Derived Metal-Organic Framework-Based Electrodes for High-Performance Supercapacitor
Blessing N. Ezealigo, Ebubechukwu N. Dim, and Fabian I. Ezema
Chapter 10 The Place of Biomass-Based Electrode Materials in Next-Generation Energy Conversion and Storage
Chioma E. Njoku, Innocent S. Ike, Adeolu A. Adediran, and Cynthia C. Nwaeju
Chapter 11 Synthesis and Electrochemical Properties of Graphene
Sylvester M. Mbam, Raphael M. Obodo, Assumpta C. Nwanya, A. B. C. Ekwealor, Ishaq Ahmad, and Fabian I. Ezema
Chapter 12 Dual Performance of Fuel Cells as Efficient Energy Harvesting and Storage Systems
Agnes Chinecherem Nkele, Fabian I. Ezema, and Mesfin A. Kebede
Chapter 13 The Potential Role of Electrocatalysts in Electrofuels Generation and Fuel Cell Application
Xolile Fuku, Andile Mkhohlakali, Nqobile Xaba, and Mmalewane Modibedi
Chapter 14 Reliability Study of Solar Photovoltaic Systems for Long-Term UseZikhona Tshemese, Farai Dziike, Linda Z. Linganiso, and Kittessa Roro
Chapter 15 Physical Methods to Fabricate TiO2 QDs for Optoelectronics Applications
Cyril Oluchukwu Ugwuoke, Sabastine Ezugwu, S. L. Mammah, A.B.C. Ekwealor, Mutsumi Suguyima, and Fabian I. Ezema
Chapter 16 Chemical Spray Pyrolysis Method to Fabricate CdO Thin Films for TCO Applications
M. Anusuya and V. Saravanan
Chapter 17 Photovoltaic Characteristics and Applications
Mkpamdi N. Eke
Chapter 18 Comparative Study of Different Dopants on the Structural and Optical Properties of Chemically Deposited Antimony Sulphide Thin Films
Patrick A. Nwofe and Chinenye Ezeokoye
Chapter 19 Research Progress in Synthesis and Electrochemical Performance of Bismuth Oxide
Sylvester M. Mbam, Raphael M. Obodo, Assumpta, C. Nwanya, A. B. C. Ekwealor, Ishaq Ahmad, and Fabian I. Ezema
Chapter 20 Earth-Abundant Materials for Solar Cell Applications
Agnes Chinecherem Nkele, Sabastine Ezugwu, Mutsumi Suguyima, and Fabian I. Ezema
Chapter 21 New Perovskite Materials for Solar Cell Applications
Agnes Chinecherem Nkele, Sabastine Ezugwu, Mutsumi Suguyima, and Fabian I. Ezema
Chapter 22 The Application of Carbon and Graphene Quantum Dots to Emerging Optoelectronic Devices
Cyril Oluchukwu Ugwuoke, Sabastine Ezugwu, S. L. Mammah, A.B.C. Ekwealor, and Fabian I. Ezema
Chapter 23 Solar Cell Technology: Challenges and Progress
Newayemedhin A. Tegegne and Fekadu Gashaw Hone
Chapter 24 Stannate Materials for Solar Energy Applications
Calister N. Eze, Raphael M. Obodo, Mesfin A. Kebede, and Fabian. I. Ezema