Engineered Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Harvesting Applications

1st Edition - June 9, 2022
Editors: M. T. Rahul, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, Sabu Thomas, Bruno Ameduri, Didier Rouxel, Raneesh Balakrishnan
Language: English
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9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 4 1 5 5 - 4
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Engineered Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Harvesting Applications looks at materials engineering, characterization and design aspects of mechanical energy harvesting devices for superior performance. Tapping into electrical energy from various mechanical stimuli, such as stress, elongation, tension and vibration has been getting substantial research attention, however, there are many challenges associated with the development energy harvesters with efficient conversion capabilities. This title consolidates a broad spectrum of material engineering and devices design research into one resource and will be an invaluable reference for those working in this field.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of contributors
Preface
Chapter 1. Recent advances in vinylidene fluoride copolymers and their applications as nanomaterials
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Different classes of ferroelectric polymers
1.3 PVDF and VDF copolymers and terpolymers
1.4 Properties of PVDF and VDF copolymers
1.5 Applications
1.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 2. Characterization methods used for the identification of ferroelectric beta phase of fluoropolymers
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Processing of beta phase using different methods
2.3 Characterization techniques
2.4 Conclusion
Conflict of interest
References
Chapter 3. Polymer/metal oxides nanocomposites-based piezoelectric energy-harvesters
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Polymer-based nanogenerators
3.3 Polymer–metal oxide nanocomposites-based piezoelectric energy harvesters
3.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4. 2D materials–polymer composites for developing piezoelectric energy-harvesting devices
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Role of 2-dimensional materials in polymer composites for piezoelectric-based energy-harvesting devices
4.3 Applications
4.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5. Non-fluorinated piezoelectric polymers and their composites for energy harvesting applications
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Piezoelectricity in semicrystalline polymers
5.3 Piezoelectricity in natural polymers
5.4 Piezoelectricity in amorphous polymers
5.5 Energy-harvesting applications
5.6 Summary and future outlook
References
Chapter 6. Polysaccharide-based nanocomposites for energy-harvesting nanogenerators
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Piezoelectric nanogenerators
6.3 Triboelectric nanogenerators
6.4 Nanocellulose-based energy-harvesting nanogenerators
6.5 Chitin and chitosan-based energy-harvesting nanogenerators
6.6 Porous nanocellulose/chitosan aerogel film-based triboelectric nanogenerators
6.7 Miscellaneous polysaccharides-based energy-harvesting nanogenerators
6.8 Conclusion and future outlook
References
Chapter 7. Polymer-based composite materials for triboelectric energy harvesting
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Material selection
7.3 Polymer and Composite polymer materials
7.4 Composite polymer-based triboelectric nanogenerator applications
7.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 8. Magnetoelectric polymer nanocomposites for energy harvesting
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Magnetoelectric materials
8.3 Materials
8.4 Types of polymer-based magnetoelectric composites
8.5 Fabrication methods of polymer-based multiferroic composites
8.6 Energy harvesting aspects of magnetoelectric material
8.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 9. Hybrid composites with shape memory alloys and piezoelectric thin layers
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Multiphysics behavior modeling and characterization
9.3 Multilayer manufacturing and characterization
9.4 Finite element analysis of shape memory alloys/piezo composite response for energy harvesting
9.5 Harvester manufacturing, instrumentation, and performance analysis
9.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10. Designing piezo- and pyroelectric energy harvesters
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Piezoelectric nanogenerator
10.3 Pyroelectric nanogenerator
10.4 Coupled piezo- and pyroelectric nanogenerator
10.5 Conclusion and future outlook
Acknowledgment
Conflicts of interest
References
Index

M. T. Rahul

Rahul M T is a research scholar at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. He received Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Physics and Master’s degree in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. His current research activities includes the development of nanostructured polymer composites for multiferroics and energy harvesting applications. He has 7 publications in international journals which includes Journal of Power sources, Journal of alloys and compounds and RSC advances.

Affiliations and expertise

Research Scholar, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

Nandakumar Kalarikkal

Dr. Nandakumar Kalarikkal is an Associate Professor at the School of Pure and Applied Physics and Joint Director of the International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. His research activities involve applications of nanostructured materials, laser plasma, and phase transitions. He is the recipient of research fellowships and associateships from prestigious government organizations such as the Department of Science and Technology and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research of the Government of India. He has active collaborations with national and international scientific institutions in India, South Africa, Slovenia, Canada, France, Germany, Malaysia, Australia, and the United States. He has more than 130 publications in peer-reviewed journals. He also co-edited nine books of scientific interest and co-authored many book chapters.

Affiliations and expertise

Director, International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and Director and Chair, School of Pure and Applied Physics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

Sabu Thomas

Dr. Thomas is the Vice-Chancellor and a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Additionally, he serves as the Director of the School of Energy Materials at the same institution. Dr. Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, covering polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnological, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly contributed to the development of new materials in the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields. Dr. Thomas has been conferred with Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, Lorient, France.

Affiliations and expertise

Vice-chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University, India

Bruno Ameduri

Dr. Bruno Ameduri (DR CNRS Senior Researcher) leads the “Fluorine” Group at the “Engineering and Macromolecular Architectures” Team of Institute Charles Gerhardt in Montpellier, France. His main interests focus on the synthesis and the characterization of fluorinated monomers (including cure site monomers, telechelics, and polyfunctional ones), telomers, and copolymers for various applications such as F-surfactants, F-elastomers, F-coatings, and F-polymers related to energy (fuel cell membranes-protonic, alkaline and quasianhydrous ones-, polymer gel electrolytes and separators for Li-ions batteries, piezo-, ferro- or electroactive films, and nanocomposites). Coauthor of three books, ca. 45 reviews or book chapters, >360 peer review publications and coinventor of more than 80 patents, he is also a member of the American and French Chemical Societies and is a member of the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Fluorine Chemistry, European Polymer Journal, Polymer Bulletin. Outside of research, Bruno enjoys cycling, soccer, tennis, and jogging and is an active member of the “Rire” Association and visits, dressed as a clown, sick children in hospitals of Montpellier.

Affiliations and expertise

Institute Charles Gerhardt, Macromolecular Architectures Team, University of Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier, France

Didier Rouxel

Dr. Didier Rouxel is a Professor at the Institut Jean Lamour, Université de Lorraine, France. Prof. Rouxel has been involved in the spectroscopic analysis of inorganics and is vastly experienced in the analysis of polymer nanocomposite systems by almost all spectroscopic techniques. His major areas of interest include elastic properties of polymeric materials studied by Brillouin spectroscopy, development of polymer nanocomposite materials, development of micro-devices based on electro-active polymers, piezoelectric nanocrystals, microsensor development for surgery, cell excitement in organic medium by piezoelectric polymers etc. He has written 80 publications, 6 book chapters and 138 communications.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Institut Jean Lamour, Université de Lorraine, France

Raneesh Balakrishnan

Dr. Raneesh Balakrishnan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India. He received his M.Sc and M.Phil degrees from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, and Ph.D. in Physics from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. His research interests include nanomultiferroics, metal oxide thin films, nanoelectronics, plasma science, and electron microscopy. He has published many research articles in peer-reviewed journals and also co-edited three books.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India