Polymer-Based Advanced Functional Composites for Optoelectronic and Energy Applications

Coordinators: Subramani Nithin Kundachira, Siddaramaiah M.R., Lee Joong Hee

Language: English

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Polymer-Based Advanced Functional Composites for Optoelectronic and Energy Applications explains how polymer-based smart composites and nanocomposites can be prepared and utilized for novel optical, sensor and energy-related applications. The book begins with an introductory section on the fundamentals of smart polymer composites, including structure-property relationships and conjugated polymers. Other sections examine optical applications, including the use of polymer-based smart composites for luminescent solar concentrators, electro-chromic applications, light conversion applications, ultraviolet shielding applications, LED encapsulation applications, sensor applications, including gas-sensing, strain sensing, robotics and tactile sensors, with final sections covering energy-related applications, including energy harvesting, conversion, storage, vibrational energy harvesting, and more.

This is an essential guide for researchers, scientists and advanced students in smart polymers and materials, polymer science, composites, nanocomposites, electronics and materials science. It is also a valuable book for scientists, R&D professionals and engineers working with products that could utilize smart polymer composites.

1. Introduction to Polymer Based Smart Composites and/or Nanocomposites for Opto-electronic and Energy Applications 2. Conjugated Polymer Based Smart Composites for Opto-electronics and Energy Applications 3. Nanotechnology Enabled Metal Oxides Introduced Polymer based Composites with Advanced Optical, Opto-electronic and Electrical Energy Storage Functionalities 4. Tools and Techniques towards Characterizing Polymer based Smart Composites for Optical, Opto-electronic and Energy Related Applications 5. Mechanically Flexible and Visibly Transparent Polymer Based Nanocomposites for UV-protective Applications 6. Photo-active Polymer Nanocomposite Layer for Energy Applications 7. Applications of Shape Memory Polymers (SMP) in Opto-electronic Devices 8. p-Stacking, Conjugated Polymer Supported Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) Composite Materials for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Applications 9. Advances in Polymer-based Composites for Solar Energy Conversion to Chemical Fuels 10. Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy-Related Applications 11. Effect of Carbon Materials on Polymer Based Composites for Energy Applications 12. Recent Advances in Conjugated Polymers for Lithium-ion and Super capacitor Applications 13. Polymer based Electro-active Smart Composites as Stretchable Strain Sensors 14. Nanotechnology Enabled Polymer Based Flexible Electronics and their Potential Applications

Researchers, scientists, and advanced students in smart polymers and materials, polymer science, composites and nanocomposites, electronics, and materials science; scientists, R&D professionals, designers, and engineers, working with products that could utilize smart polymer composites

Dr. Nithin Kundachira Subramani, obtained his Ph.D., degree from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, India and is working as Assistant Professor and Coordinator (Center for Research and Development) at National Institute of Engineering, Mysore, India. He has authored more than 50 research articles in reputed referred journals, more than 40 conference papers, 08 book chapters, 04 review articles, 02 books , 04 editorials, 01 monograph. He also has 05 patents to his credit. He is also a recipient of IARDO “Young Scientist Award - 2018”, ‘PROJECT OF THE YEAR’ award and "Certificate of Commendation", award from KSCST, Bangalore. Best Ph.D., thesis award from the International Society for Energy, Environment and Sustainability. He is also a recipient of IX National Award for Technology Innovation from Dept. of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Govt. of India. His research interests includes synthesis of nanosized inorganic materials, luminescent solar concentrators for photovoltaic applications, polymer based Lead-free piezoelectric materials for structural health monitoring, solid polymer electrolytes for battery applications, polymer solar cells and green Packaging materials.
Dr. Siddaramaiah has over 20 years of research experience in materials science, and his research interests include polymer blends, polyurethanes, polymer composites, nanocomposites for solar or energy storage applications, tribological properties of polymers, fractured toughness, molecular transport, and biopolymers for drug delivery. He has authored more than 300 research articles in reputed journals, over 260 conference papers, 12 book chapters, 4 review articles, and one book, as well as co-authoring 2 Indian patents. Dr. Siddaramaiah has earned several awards during his career, including the KAAS Young Scientist Award in Chemical Science (1997), the KSCST Sir CV Raman Young Scientist Award in Chemical Technology (1999), and the Plastindia Foundation’s Silver Trophy Plasticon Award
  • Provides thorough coverage of the latest pioneering research in the field of polymer-based smart composites
  • Offers an applications-oriented approach, enabling the reader to understand state-of-the-art optical, sensor and energy applications
  • Includes an in-depth introductory section, covering important aspects such as structure-property relationships and the role of conjugated polymers