{"product_id":"9781041149439","title":"Metal-Free Electrodes for Energy Storage","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMetal-Free Electrodes for Energy Storage\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePradeep Kumar Panda | Arpan Kumar Nayak | Chien-Te Hsieh\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Materials Science \/ Electronic Materials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetal‑Free Electrodes for Energy Storage\u003c\/em\u003e is the first definitive reference work dedicated to this critical research domain. This comprehensive volume synthesizes over a decade of specialized investigation into carbon‑based, organic, and polymer‑based materials that offer compelling alternatives to traditional metal‑based systems. The text elucidates the electrochemical mechanisms, structural characteristics, and performance parameters that make these materials increasingly indispensable for next‑generation energy applications. Each chapter integrates theoretical frameworks with experimental validation, ensuring that complex electrochemical concepts are presented with scientific rigor and practical relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a comprehensive overview of the current status and future potential of metal‑free electrode materials for energy storage, including properties, performance, and potential applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the development and characterization of different types of metal-free nanomaterials for energy storage applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyzes energy field impacts, economic benefits, challenges, and limitations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers an industrial perspective on developing cost-effective storage devices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores future perspectives and potential areas of research, including advancements in material design, processing techniques, and integration with other technologies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for materials scientists, electrochemists, energy researchers, and process engineers, this resource addresses the technical challenges of developing high‑performance, sustainable energy storage solutions and provides a scientific framework for the development of next‑generation energy storage technologies, making it an essential reference for any laboratory or industrial R\u0026amp;D team working at the intersection of materials science and energy technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePradeep Kumar Panda\u003c\/strong\u003e is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan. He earned his PhD from Chang Gung University, Taiwan, in 2021 and worked at Yonsei University, South Korea, as a postdoctoral researcher. His field of research encompasses\u003cbr\u003esustainable nanomaterials, wastewater treatment, photocatalyst, biopolymeric materials, surface engineering, electrochemical catalyst, energy device, polymer science, and biomaterials. He has been serving as an associate editor for the Energy Materials section of \u003cem\u003eFrontiers in Materials\u003c\/em\u003e since September 2026. Till now (May 2026), he has published nine book chapters, 50 SCI papers, one edited book, and three patents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArpan Kumar Nayak\u003c\/strong\u003e earned his PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT‑KGP). He was a postdoctoral fellow at Hanyang University, South Korea, and a research professor at the Department of Energy Engineering, Konkuk University, Republic of Korea. Currently, he is an assistant professor at the Regional\u003cbr\u003eInstitute of Education (NCERT), Mysuru, India. His research focuses on the synthesis of various nanostructured materials and carbon‑based materials in environmental and energy applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChien‑Te Hsieh\u003c\/strong\u003e earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, in 2001. Following a 4‑year tenure as a PhD researcher at the Materials\/Chemical Research Laboratories of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in Taiwan, he joined the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Yuan Ze University, Taiwan, as a professor, where he continues to teach and research. From 2017 to 2020, he was a visiting professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering at\u003cbr\u003ethe University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA, while concurrently holding a visiting scholar position at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA. His research focuses on two main areas: (1) nanomaterial synthesis using atomic layer deposition (ALD), microwave deposition, and infrared‑assisted methods and (2) energy storage applications,\u003cbr\u003eincluding Li‑ion batteries, Na‑ion batteries, solid‑state batteries, electrochemical capacitors, and fuel cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRC Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRC Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781041149439\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e380\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63540778369164,"sku":"9781041149439","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781041149439","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}