Description: Advanced Electrochemical Materials and Devices for Clean Energy and Environment presents recent advancements, revolutionary breakthroughs, and unraveled challenges in the development of electrochemical materials and devices for energy and environmental applications. The book discusses the latest trends in synthesis, processing, fabrication, characterization, and properties of materials. In addition, it highlights novel sustainable materials such as natural polysaccharides, biochar, plant-waste, animal-waste, other waste materials as promising substitutes for use in next-generation electrochemical devices.
The book also demonstrates crossroads research where the electrochemical removal of pollutants can be coupled with the electrical energy production, such as in biological fuel cells; desalination batteries/supercapacitors; and other integrated devices. This is a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, scientists, and professionals from a variety of sectors, including electrochemists, chemical engineers, environmental scientists, materials scientists, and energy researchers across academia and industry.Brief description:
Dr. Zeba Khanam is currently working as an Assistant Researcher at College of Materials Science & Engineering, Hunan University, China. She earned her PhD in Environmental Science (minor in Chemistry) from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India. Her research centers on the energy-environment nexus, addressing critical challenges in energy storage and water pollution for society's well-being. Her work spans the development of advanced flexible electrodes, polymer electrolytes, anticorrosive coatings, and water quality assessment. So far, Dr. Khanam has published 23 articles in peer-reviewed international journals, 8 book chapters, 5 popular articles in national science magazines, and a book as the lead editor. In addition, she has presented her work at numerous national/international events, including the most prestigious, Faraday Discussion-173 at RSC, London. She is a recipient of national/international doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships and RSC travel grants. Also, she is honored with the Junior Scientist-2020 award by the National Environmental Science Academy (NESA), India. She is serving as a reviewer for reputed journals of Springer, Elsevier, Wiley, and T&F, and holds membership of scientific societies namely, RSC-London, NESA-India, and ISCA-India. Beyond her scientific endeavors, she engages in corporate and social activities, underscoring her well-rounded professional and academic development.