Selection of Nanomaterials for Energy Harvesting and Storage Application

Participants need to join the Selection of Nanomaterials for Energy Harvesting and Storage Applications program to gain a clear, application-oriented understanding of how advanced nanomaterials are identified, evaluated, and optimized for modern energy technologies. The course bridges fundamental material properties with real-world performance requirements in areas such as batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, and energy harvesting devices, enabling participants to make informed material selection decisions rather than relying on trial-and-error approaches. By focusing on structure–property–performance relationships, scalability, cost, and sustainability considerations, the program equips students, researchers, and industry professionals with practical insights that are directly relevant to current research challenges and industrial needs.

• Fundamentals of nanomaterials and nanoscale effects

• Classification of nanomaterials for energy applications

• Nanomaterials for energy harvesting (solar, mechanical, thermal)

• Selection criteria for photovoltaic, piezoelectric, and thermoelectric materials

• Nanomaterials for energy storage: batteries and supercapacitors

• Role of graphene, carbon nanotubes, metal oxides, and perovskites

• Performance metrics: energy density, power density, efficiency, and stability

• Challenges in scalability, cost, and environmental impact

• Emerging trends and future prospects in nanomaterial-based energy systems