Surface and Interfacial Defects in Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy Production and Storage

Comprehensive reference on surface and interfacial defects reviewing energy production and storage as well as numerous applications Surface and Interfacial Defects in Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy Production and Storage covers novel aspects involving important electrocatalytic reactions based on defects and interface engineering on nanomaterials, providing a comprehensive exposition on various energy aspects. More than a collection of current advances, this work articulates a scientific vision in which atomic-level control of matter is no longer optional but essential to achieving significant improvements in efficiency, durability, and sustainability. By integrating emerging knowledge across disciplines, this volume sets the stage for a new paradigm in materials science, where structural imperfections become a tool, and the interface becomes a platform for innovation. After providing the fundamentals of electrocatalysis and classical electrocatalysis, this book introduces defect and interface engineering theory as a new method to achieve high performance. It discusses the analysis on energy production and storage based on recent findings and perspectives and reviews prospects for future development. Surface and Interfacial Defects in Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy Production and Storage explores sample topics including: Types, formation, and impact of surface defects and interfacial defects Advanced characterization techniques, computational modeling, and defect healing and control strategies Heterojunction hybrid catalysts for hydrogen production Various applications including fuel production, fuel cells, electrolyzers, oxygen reduction, and Li-ion, Na-ion, K-ion, Li-air, and Zinc-air batteries Performance enhancement in metal oxide-based electrochemical supercapacitors Integrating knowledge across related fields in a cohesive manner, Surface and Interfacial Defects in Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy Production and Storage offers a comprehensive understanding of the subject for materials scientists and chemists across various disciplines.