ORIGIN OF POLYMER MATERIALSHistory of PolymersTypes of PolymersProperties of PolymersPhysicochemical Properties of PolymersSYNTHESIS OF POLYMERSFeatures of the Polymerization ReactionsChain PolymerizationRing-Opening PolymerizationPolycondensationPolyadditionStep-Growth PolymerizationDendrimersAnionic PolymerizationCationic PolymerizationControlled Radical PolymerizationAtom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP)Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT)Supramolecular PolymerizationBulk PolymerizationSolution PolymerizationSuspension PolymerizationMethods for the Synthesis of Functional PolymersPolymer NanoparticlesSynthesis Techniques of Polymer NanoparticlesCHARACTERIZATION OF POLYMERIC MATERIALSIntroductionUV-Visible SpectroscopyElemental AnalysisInfrared SpectroscopyQualitative Analysis of PolymersSpectra Analysis for Polyethylene and PolystyreneDetermination of Molecular Weights and Thermodynamic PropertiesDifferential Scanning Colorimetry (DSC) AnalysisThermogravimetric Assays (TGA)Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)Raman SpectroscopyMechanical Testing and RheometryNuclear Magnetic Resonance SpectroscopyX-ray DiffractionMolar Mass and Molar-Mass DistributionOsmometryMass SpectrometryScanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)Optical Microscopy (OM)DIVERSE APPLICATIONS OF POLYMER MATERIALSBoard Area of Polymer ApplicationsPolymers in BiotechnologyPolymer Dielectrics for ElectronicsSmart and Self-Healing CoatingsPolymeric Biocides and HerbicidesPolymers for Soil RemediationBenefits of Polymers in Fabric and Home-Care FormulationsPolymeric Materials for PhotonicsPolymers for ElectrophotographyPolymers in Energy ApplicationsPolymers in Construction ApplicationsPolymers in Automobile ApplicationsINTRODUCTION TO NANOMATERIALSNanotechnologyNanomaterialsTypes of NanomaterialsSynthesis of NanoparticlesApplications of NanotechnologyINTRODUCTION TO POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITESClass of NanocompositesDifferent Types of NanocompositesSynthesizes Methods of NanocompositeCharacterization Techniques for NanomaterialsApplications of Nanocomposite MaterialsPOLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES IN ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMIntroductionBatteriesThermalMechanical StorageHydrogenPumped HydropowerFlywheelsRole of Polymer Nanocomposites in Energy Storage ApplicationProperties of Polymer NanocompositesPOLYMER-NANOCOMPOSITES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMRenewable EnergyRenewable Energy StoragePolymers for Energy StorageCarbon-Based Storage MaterialsEnergy Storage Capability of Polymer NanocompositesHIGH-PERFORMANCE INORGANIC POLYMER-NANOCOMPOSITES BASED SOLAR CELLSIntroductionOrganic-Organic CompositesInorganic NanocompositesNanocomposites in Perovskite Solar CellsPolymeric Nanocomposites in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSCs)POLYMER-NANOCOMPOSITES FOR MAGNETIC ENERGY AND THERMAL ENERGY STORAGEBackground of Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy StorageEnergy DensitySuperconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES)Thermal Energy Storage (TES)Thermoplastic Composites of TESPOLYMER-NANOCOMPOSITES FOR TRIBOELECTRICITY AND HYDROGEN STORAGEPolymer-Nanocomposites for TriboelectricityPolymer Nanocomposites for Hydrogen StorageHydrogen based Energy Storage SystemPOLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES FOR SUPERCAPACITORS AND BATTERY APPLICATIONBattery Based Energy Storage SystemTypes of BatteryConducting Polymer NanocompositesFuel CellsCapacitor and Supercapacitor Energy StorageELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMIntroductionNeed for Energy Storage SystemELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMIntroductionREAL-TIME APPLICATIONS OF POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITESIntroductionPolymer-Graphene/Carbon NanotubeMODELING AND SIMULATION TECHNIQUESIntroductionModeling and Simulation of Polymer NanocompositesSystems Simulated and Simulation StrategyInterface and Interfacial PolarizationSimulation Techniques Based on Hydrogen StorageFinite Element Modeling of a Composite Hydrogen Storage VesselLIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES FOR ENERGY STORAGEScope of a Life Cycle AnalysisTechno-Economic Evaluations of Energy Storage SystemsEnergy and Power DensitySelf-DischargeResponse TimeCost and Economies of ScaleLifetimeStorage CapacityMonitoring and Control EquipmentEfficiencyOperating ConstraintsFUTURE RESEARCH AND CASE STUDY ON ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMIntroductionCase study 1: Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSH) in FranceCase study 2: Battery StorageCase study 3: Solar PV Storage and Energy ShiftCase study 4: Solar and Battery Storage for Customers and Ancillary Services
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.