The book "Polymer-Ceramic Nanocomposites for Piezoelectric Nanogenerators" by Ipsita Chinya focuses on the development and application of polymer-ceramic nanocomposites for piezoelectric nanogenerators, which are energy harvesting devices that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. The book covers various aspects of piezoelectric nanogenerators, such as energy conversion, flexibility, and electrical conductivity, as well as the materials used to fabricate them.
The book extensively covers the use of polymer-ceramic nanocomposites as materials for piezoelectric nanogenerators. It covers a wide range of topics related to these nanocomposites, such as composite processing techniques, solution casting, electrospinning, spin coating, chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, and sputtering. The book also delves into the various properties of the materials used in these composites, such as electrical, dielectric, ferroelectric, mechanical, and thermal properties, and their role in energy harvesting.
Furthermore, the book covers the characterization techniques used to analyze the properties of these materials, such as scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Raman spectroscopy. The book also highlights the importance of interface engineering and surface modification in enhancing the performance of these materials.
Overall, the book is a comprehensive guide for researchers and engineers working on the development of piezoelectric nanogenerators for various applications, including self-powered devices, energy storage, and renewable energy.
