05767nam 2200745 450 991014049440332120170822101619.01-119-00893-X1-119-00892-11-119-00899-9(CKB)2670000000583680(EBL)1866801(OCoLC)885148392(SSID)ssj0001381603(PQKBManifestationID)11888742(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001381603(PQKBWorkID)11393401(PQKB)10764929(MiAaPQ)EBC1866801(DLC) 2014030821(EXLCZ)99267000000058368020140731h20152015 uy| 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrMetal chalcogenide semiconductor nanostructures and their applications in renewable energy /edited by Ahsanulhaq QurashiHoboken, New Jersey :John Wiley and Sons, Inc.,[2015]©20151 online resource (322 p.)Includes index.1-118-23791-9 1-322-43656-8 Includes bibliographical references and index.Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Part 1: RENEWABLE ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS; 1 Introduction: An Overview of Metal Chalcogenide Nanostructures for Renewable Energy Applications; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Metal Chalcogenide Nanostructures; 1.3 Growth of Metal Chalcogenide Nanostructures; 1.4 Applications of Metal Chalcogenide Nanostructures; 1.5 Summary and Future Perspective; References; 2 Renewable Energy and Materials; 2.1 Global Energy Scenario; 2.2 Role of Renewable Energy in Sustainable Energy Future; 2.3 Importance of Materials Role in Renewable Energy; References3 Sustainable Feed Stock and Energy Futures3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Discussion; 3.2.1 Nuclear Technology; 3.2.2 Solar Energy; 3.2.3 Hydrogen by Water Splitting; References; Part 2: SYNTHESIS OF METAL CHALCOGENIDE NANOSTRUCTURES; 4 Metal-Selenide Nanostructures: Growth and Properties; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Growth and Properties of Different Groups of Metal-Selenide Nanostructures; 4.2.1 Metal Selenides from II-VI Semiconductors; 4.2.2 ZnSe; 4.2.3 CdSe; 4.2.4 HgSe; 4.3 Metal Selenides from III-VI Semiconductors; 4.3.1 In2Se3; 4.4 Metal Selenides from IV-VI Semiconductors; 4.4.1 SnSe; 4.4.1 PbSe4.5 Metal Selenides from V-VI Semiconductors4.5.1 Sb2Se3; 4.5.2 Bi2Se3; 4.6 Metal Selenides from Transition Metal (TM); 4.6.1 Copper Selenide (CuSe, Cu3Se2); 4.6.2 Iron Selenide (FeSe2, FeSe); 4.6.3 MoSe2; 4.6.3 WSe2; 4.7 Ternary Metal-Selenide Compounds; 4.7.1 CuInSe2 (Copper Indium Diselenide); 4.7.2 CdSSe; 4.7.3 CdZnSe; 4.8 Summary and Future Outlook; Acknowledgment; References; 5 Growth Mechanism and Surface Functionalization of Metal Chalcogenides Nanostructures; 5.1 Introduction; 5.1.2 Structure of Layered Transition Metal Chalcogenides (LTMCs)5.2 Synthetic Methods for Layered Metal Chalcogenides5.2.1 Laser Ablation; 5.2.2 Arc Discharge; 5.2.3 Microwave-Induced Plasma; 5.2.4 Electron Beam Irradiation; 5.2.5 Spray Pyrolysis; 5.2.6 Sulfidization with H2S; 5.2.7 Hydrothermal; 5.2.8 Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) Technique; 5.2.9 Vapor-Liquid-Solid (VLS) Growth; 5.2.10 Oxide-to-Sulfide Conversion; 5.2.11 Hot-Injection Solution Synthesis; 5.2.12 Liquid Exfoliation; 5.3 Surface Functionalization of Layered Metal Dichalcogenide Nanostructures; 5.3.1 Surface Functionalization Based on Polymeric Ligands5.3.2 Surface Functionalization Based on Pearson Hardness5.3.3 Surface Functionalization of Metal Chalcogenides by Silane; 5.4 Applications of Inorganic Nanotubes and Fullerenes; 5.4.1 Energy; References; 6 Optical and Structural Properties of Metal Chalcogenide Semiconductor Nanostructures; 6.1 Optical Properties of Metal Chalcogenides Semiconductor Nanostructures; 6.1.2 Metal Chalcogenide Nanocrystals; 6.2 Structural Properties and Defects of Metal Chalcogenide Semiconductor Nanostructures; References; 7 Structural and Optical Properties of CdS Nanostructures; 7.1 Introduction7.2 Nanomaterials This first ever reference book that focuses on metal chalcogenide semiconductor nanostructures for renewable energy applications encapsulates the state-of-the-art in multidisciplinary research on the metal chalcogenide semiconductor nanostructures (nanocrystals, nanoparticles, nanorods, nanowires, nanobelts, nanoflowers, nanoribbons and more). The properties and synthesis of a class of nanomaterials is essential to renewable energy manufacturing and this book focuses on the synthesis of metal chalcogendie nanostructures, their growth mechanism, optical, electrical, and other important proMicroharvesters (Electronics)Direct energy conversionMaterialsSemiconductorsMaterialsChalcogenidesElectric propertiesChalcogenidesThermal propertiesNanostructured materialsElectronic books.Microharvesters (Electronics)Direct energy conversionMaterials.SemiconductorsMaterials.ChalcogenidesElectric properties.ChalcogenidesThermal properties.Nanostructured materials.621.31621.3124Qurashi AhsanulhaqMiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910140494403321Metal chalcogenide semiconductor nanostructures and their applications in renewable energy2262983UNINA02648nam 2200625 a 450 991077814070332120230721022431.00-309-14043-91-282-23930-997866122393040-309-13834-5(CKB)1000000000787851(EBL)3378505(SSID)ssj0000210607(PQKBManifestationID)11180273(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000210607(PQKBWorkID)10291502(PQKB)10936266(MiAaPQ)EBC3378505(Au-PeEL)EBL3378505(CaPaEBR)ebr10315887(CaONFJC)MIL223930(OCoLC)923280473(EXLCZ)99100000000078785120091002d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe New Orleans hurricane protection system[electronic resource] assessing pre-Katrina vulnerability and improving mitigation and preparedness /Committee on New Orleans Regional Hurricane Protection Projects, Water Science and Technology Board, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment, Division on Engineering and Physical Systems, National Academy of Engineering and National Research CouncilWashington, D.C. National Academies Press20091 online resource (59 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-309-13833-7 Includes bibliographical references (p. 37-38).""Preface""; ""Contents""; ""Summary""; ""1 Introduction""; ""2 The IPET Draft Final Report""; ""3 Lessons Learned in Hurricane Katrina and Its Aftermath""; ""References""; ""Appendix A: Statement of Task: Committee on New Orleans Regional Hurricane Protection Projects""; ""Appendix B: Biographical Information: Committee on New Orleans Regional Hurricane Protection Projects""Hurricane protectionLouisianaNew OrleansLeveesLouisianaNew OrleansFlood controlLouisianaNew OrleansFlood damage preventionLouisianaNew OrleansHurricane Katrina, 2005Hurricane protectionLeveesFlood controlFlood damage preventionHurricane Katrina, 2005.363.3492MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910778140703321The New Orleans hurricane protection system3738599UNINA