This first of its kind text enables today's students to understand current and future energy
challenges to acquire skills for selecting and using materials and manufacturing processes in
the design of energy systems and to develop a cross-functional approach to materials
mechanics electronics and processes of energy production. While taking economic and regulatory
aspects into account this textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the range of
materials used for advanced energy systems including fossil nuclear solar bio wind
geothermal ocean and hydropower hydrogen and nuclear as well as thermal energy storage and
electrochemical storage in fuel cells. A separate chapter is devoted to emerging energy
harvesting systems. Integrated coverage includes the application of scientific and engineering
principles to materials that enable different types of energy systems. Properties performance
modeling fabrication characterization and application of structural functional and hybrid
materials are described for each energy system. Readers will appreciate the complex
relationships among materials selection optimizing design and component operating conditions
in each energy system. Research and development trends of novel emerging materials for future
hybrid energy systems are also considered. Each chapter is basically a self-contained unit
easily enabling instructors to adapt the book for coursework. This textbook is suitable for
students in science and engineering who seek to obtain a comprehensive understanding of
different energy processes and how materials enable energy harvesting conversion and
storage. In setting forth the latest advances and new frontiers of research the text also
serves as a comprehensive reference on energy materials for experienced materials scientists
engineers and physicists. Includes pedagogical features such as in-depth side bars worked-out
and end-of- chapter exercises and many references to further reading Provides comprehensive
coverage of materials-based solutions for major and emerging energy systems Brings together
diverse subject matter by integrating theory with engaging insights
