{"product_id":"carbon-nanomaterials-for-advanced-energy-systems-isbn-9781118580783","title":"Carbon Nanomaterials for Advanced Energy Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the proliferation of electronic devices, the world will need to double its energy supply by 2050. This book addresses this challenge and discusses synthesis and characterization of carbon nanomaterials for energy conversion and storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses one of the leading challenges facing society today as we steer away from dwindling supplies of fossil fuels and a rising need for electric power due to the proliferation of electronic products\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePromotes the use of carbon nanomaterials for energy applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSystematic coverage: synthesis, characterization, and a wide array of carbon nanomaterials are described\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed descriptions of solar cells, electrodes, thermoelectrics, supercapacitors, and lithium-ion-based storage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses special architecture required for energy storage including hydrogen, methane, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I Synthesis and characterization of carbon nanomaterials 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Fullerenes, Higher Fullerenes, and their Hybrids: Synthesis, Characterization, and Environmental Considerations 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction, 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Fullerene, Higher Fullerenes, and Nanohybrids: Structures and Historical Perspective, 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.1 C60 Fullerene, 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.2 Higher Fullerenes, 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.3 Fullerene-Based Nanohybrids, 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Synthesis and Characterization, 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1 Fullerenes and Higher Fullerenes, 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1.1 Carbon Soot Synthesis, 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1.2 Extraction, Separation, and Purification, 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1.3 Chemical Synthesis Processes, 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1.4 Fullerene-Based Nanohybrids, 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2 Characterization, 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2.1 Mass Spectroscopy, 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2.2 NMR, 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2.3 Optical Spectroscopy, 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2.4 HPLC, 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2.5 Electron Microscopy, 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2.6 Static and Dynamic Light Scattering, 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Energy Applications, 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.1 Solar Cells and Photovoltaic Materials, 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.2 Hydrogen Storage Materials, 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.3 Electronic Components (Batteries, Capacitors, and Open]Circuit Voltage Applications), 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.4 Superconductivity, Electrical, and Electronic Properties Relevant to Energy Applications, 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.5 Photochemical and Photophysical Properties Pertinent for Energy Applications, 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Environmental Considerations for Fullerene Synthesis and Processing, 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.1 Existing Environmental Literature for C60, 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.2 Environmental Literature Status for Higher Fullerenes and NHs, 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.3 Environmental Considerations, 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.3.1 Consideration for Solvents, 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.3.2 Considerations for Derivatization, 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.3.3 Consideration for Coatings, 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Carbon Nanotubes 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes, 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.1 Introduction and Structure of Carbon Nanotube, 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.2 Arc Discharge and Laser Ablation, 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.3 Chemical Vapor Deposition, 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.4 Aligned Growth, 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.5 Selective Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes, 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.6 Summary, 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Characterization of Nanotubes, 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1 Introduction, 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2 Spectroscopy, 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2.1 Raman Spectroscopy, 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2.2 Optical Absorption (UV]Vis]NIR), 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2.3 Photoluminescence Spectroscopy, 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.3 Microscopy, 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.3.1 Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Transmission Electron Microscopy, 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Summary, 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Synthesis and Characterization of Graphene 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction, 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Overview of Graphene Synthesis Methodologies, 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1 Mechanical Exfoliation, 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2 Chemical Exfoliation, 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.3 Chemical Synthesis: Graphene from Reduced Graphene Oxide, 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.4 Direct Chemical Synthesis, 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.5 CVD Process, 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.5.1 Graphene Synthesis by CVD Process, 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.5.2 Graphene Synthesis by Plasma CVD Process, 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.5.3 Grain and GBs in CVD Graphene, 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.6 Epitaxial Growth of Graphene on SiC Surface, 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Graphene Characterizations, 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 Optical Microscopy, 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2 Raman Spectroscopy, 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.3 High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy, 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.4 Scanning Probe Microscopy, 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Summary and Outlook, 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Doping Carbon Nanomaterials with Heteroatoms 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction, 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Local Bonding of the Dopants, 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Synthesis of Heterodoped Nanocarbons, 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Characterization of Heterodoped Nanotubes and Graphene, 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Potential Applications, 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Summary and Outlook, 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Carbon Na nomaterials For Energy Conversion 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 High-Performance Polymer Solar Cells Containing Carbon Nanomaterials 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction, 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Carbon Nanomaterials as Transparent Electrodes, 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 CNT Electrode, 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2 Graphene Electrode, 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.3 Graphene\/CNT Hybrid Electrode, 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Carbon Nanomaterials as Charge Extraction Layers, 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Carbon Nanomaterials in the Active Layer, 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.1 Carbon Nanomaterials as an Electron Acceptor, 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2 Carbon Nanomaterials as Additives, 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.3 Donor\/Acceptor Functionalized with Carbon Nanomaterials, 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Concluding Remarks, 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments, 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Graphene for Energy Solutions and Its Printable Applications 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction to Graphene, 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Energy Harvesting from Solar Cells, 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.1 DSSCs, 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2 Graphene and DSSCs, 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2.1 Counter Electrode, 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2.2 Photoanode, 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2.3 Transparent Conducting Oxide, 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2.4 Electrolyte, 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Opv Devices, 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1 Graphene and OPVs, 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1.1 Transparent Conducting Oxide, 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1.2 BHJ, 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1.3 Hole Transport Layer, 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Lithium-Ion Batteries, 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.1 Graphene and Lithium-Ion Batteries, 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.1.1 Anode Material, 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.1.2 Cathode Material, 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.2 Li–S and Li–O2 Batteries, 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Supercapacitors, 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.1 Graphene and Supercapacitors, 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Graphene Inks, 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Conclusions, 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Quantum Dot and Heterojunction Solar Cells Containing Carbon Nanomaterials 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction, 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 QD Solar Cells Containing Carbon Nanomaterials, 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1 CNTs and Graphene as TCE in QD Solar Cells, 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1.1 CNTs as TCE Material in QD Solar Cells, 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1.2 Graphene as TCE Material in QD Solar Cells, 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2 Carbon Nanomaterials and QD Composites in Solar Cells, 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2.1 C60 and QD Composites, 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2.2 CNTs and QD Composites, 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2.3 Graphene and QD Composites, 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.3 Graphene QDs Solar Cells, 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.3.1 Physical Properties of GQDs, 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.3.2 Synthesis of GQDs, 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.3.3 PV Devices of GQDs, 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Carbon Nanomaterial\/Semiconductor Heterojunction Solar Cells, 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.1 Principle of Carbon\/Semiconductor Heterojunction Solar Cells, 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.2 a-C\/Semiconductor Heterojunction Solar Cells, 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.3 CNT\/Semiconductor Heterojunction Solar Cells, 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.4 Graphene\/Semiconductor Heterojunction Solar Cells, 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Summary, 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Fuel Cell Catalysts Based on Carbon Nanomaterials 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction, 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Nanocarbon-Supported Catalysts, 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.1 CNT-Supported Catalysts, 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.2 Graphene-Supported Catalysts, 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Interface Interaction between Pt Clusters and Graphitic Surface, 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Carbon Catalyst, 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.1 Catalytic Activity for ORR, 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.2 Effect of N-Dope on O2 Adsorption, 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.3 Effect of N-Dope on the Local Electronic Structure for Pyridinic-N and Graphitic-N, 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.3.1 Pyridinic-N, 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.3.2 Graphitic-N, 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.4 Summary of Active Sites for ORR, 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III Carbon nanomaterials for energy storage 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Supercapacitors Based on Carbon Nanomaterials 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction, 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Supercapacitor Technology and Performance, 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Nanoporous Carbon, 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.1 Supercapacitors with Nonaqueous Electrolytes, 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.2 Supercapacitors with Aqueous Electrolytes, 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes, 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Nanostructured Carbon Composites, 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Other Composites with Carbon Nanomaterials, 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Conclusions, 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Lithium-Ion Batteries Based on Carbon Nanomaterials 339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction, 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Improving Li-Ion Battery Energy Density, 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Improvements to Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Carbon Nanomaterials, 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.1 Carbon Nanomaterials as Active Materials, 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Carbon Nanomaterials as Conductive Additives, 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.1 Current and SOA Conductive Additives, 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Swcnt Additives to Increase Energy Density, 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Carbon Nanomaterials as Current Collectors, 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6.1 Current Collector Options, 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Implementation of Carbon Nanomaterial Current Collectors for Standard Electrode Composites, 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7.1 Anode: MCMB Active Material, 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7.2 Cathode: NCA Active Material, 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8 Implementation of Carbon Nanomaterial Current Collectors for Alloying Active Materials, 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.9 Ultrasonic Bonding for Pouch Cell Development, 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.10 Conclusion, 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Lithium\/Sulfur Batteries Based on Carbon Nanomaterials 365\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction, 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Fundamentals of Lithium\/Sulfur Cells, 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.1 Operating Principles, 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.2 Scientific Problems, 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.2.1 Dissolution and Shuttle Effect of Lithium Polysulfides, 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.2.2 Insulating Nature of Sulfur and Li2S, 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.2.3 Volume Change of the Sulfur Electrode during Cycling, 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.3 Research Strategy, 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Nanostructure Carbon–Sulfur, 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.1 Porous Carbon–Sulfur Composite, 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.2 One-Dimensional Carbon–Sulfur Composite, 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.3 Two-Dimensional Carbon (Graphene)–Sulfur, 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.4 Three-Dimensional Carbon Paper–Sulfur, 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.5 Preparation Method of Sulfur–Carbon Composite, 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Carbon Layer as a Polysulfide Separator, 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Opportunities and Perspectives, 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Lithium–air Batteries Based on Carbon Nanomaterials 385\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Metal–Air Batteries, 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Li–Air Chemistry, 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.1 Aqueous Electrolyte Cell, 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.2 Nonaqueous Aprotic Electrolyte Cell, 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.3 Mixed Aqueous\/Aprotic Electrolyte Cell, 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.4 All Solid-State Cell, 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Carbon Nanomaterials for Li–Air Cells Cathode, 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Amorphous Carbons, 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4.1 Porous Carbons, 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Graphitic Carbons, 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5.1 Carbon Nanotubes, 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5.2 Graphene, 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5.3 Composite Air Electrodes, 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Conclusions, 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for H2 Storage 407\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction, 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Hydrogen Storage in Fullerenes, 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Hydrogen Storage in Carbon Nanotubes, 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Hydrogen Storage in Graphene-Based Materials, 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Conclusions, 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments, 428\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences, 428\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eWen Lu\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, obtained his BSc and MSc from Yunnan University in China and his PhD at the University of Wollongong in Australia. He has been a Senior Research Scientist and Group Leader leading research in multiple research companies in USA. His research activities have been focused on the applications of electrochemistry and advanced materials to the development of a range of electrochemical devices, including energy conversion and storage devices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJong-Beom Baek, \u003c\/b\u003ePhD, is a Professor of the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering\/Director of Low-Dimensional Carbon Materials Center (LCMC) in Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST, Korea). He obtained PhD in Polymer Science from the University of Akron (USA). Dr. Baek's current research interests focus on the defect-selective functionalization of carbon-based nanomaterials for application-specific purposes, including energy-related applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiming Dai\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is Case Western Reserve University's Kent Hale Smith Professor in the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering. He is also director of the Center of Advanced Science and Engineering for Carbon (Case4Carbon). Dr. Dai received a BSc degree from Zhejiang University, and a PhD from the Australian National University. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePresents state-of-the art synthetic techniques and applications for the use of carbon-based nanomaterials in energy conversion and storage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe world faces the challenge of needing to double its energy supply by 2050. This implies that fossil fuels (oil, coal, natural gas) will be replaced by clean energy sources. For decades, considerable effort has been made to utilize carbon nanomaterials (e.g., fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, graphene) as new energy materials for the development of high-performance energy conversion and storage systems, which are paramount for a wide range of everyday applications. Amid the challenges and opening of new frontiers in nanotechnology, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarbon Nanomaterials for Advanced Energy Systems: Advances in Materials Synthesis and Device Applications\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e focuses on synthesis and characterization of carbon nanomaterials for energy conversion and storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSystematic coverage on the synthesis and characterization of a wide array of carbon nanomaterials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplications of carbon nanomaterials in solar cells (polymer, dye-sensitized, and quantum dot solar cells), thermoelectrics, fuel cells, supercapacitors, and lithium batteries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplications of carbon nanomaterials for energy-related gas storage, including hydrogen and methane\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed descriptions of multidimensional and multifunctional carbon architectures for energy conversion and storage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAddressing one of the leading challenges facing society today as we steer away from dwindling supplies of fossil fuels, and as the need for electric power rises due to the proliferation of electronic products, this book will be useful to graduate students and researchers in the field. 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