Conjugated Polymers for Next-Generation Applications, Volume 1: Synthesis, Properties and Optoelectrochemical Devices (Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials)

Conjugated Polymers for Next-Generation Applications, Volume One: Synthesis, Properties and Optoelectrochemical Devices describes the synthesis and characterization of varied conjugated polymeric materials and their key applications, including active electrode materials for electrochemical capacitors and lithium-ion batteries, along with new ideas of functional materials for next-generation high-energy batteries, a discussion of common design procedures, and the pros and cons of conjugated polymers for certain applications. The book’s emphasis lies in the underlying electronic properties of conjugated polymers, their characterization and analysis, and the evaluation of their effectiveness for utilization in energy and electronics applications. This book is ideal for researchers and practitioners in the area of materials science, chemistry and chemical engineering. Review Comprehensive reference on the characterization, synthesis and fabrication of conjugated polymers for electronic and energy applications From the Back Cover <p><i>Conjugated Polymers for Next-Generation Applications, Volume 1, Synthesis, Properties and Optoelectrochemical Devices</i> describes the synthesis and characterization of varied conjugated polymeric materials and their key applications. Applications addressed include active electrode materials for electrochemical capacitors and lithium-ion batteries and new ideas of functional materials for next-generation high-energy batteries. There is also a discussion of the common design procedures and the pros and cons of conjugated polymers for certain applications and their future directions.</p> <p>This book’s emphasis is on the underlying electronic properties of conjugated polymers, their characterization and analysis, and the evaluation of their effectiveness for utilization in energy and electronics applications.</p> <p><i>Conjugated Polymers for Next-Generation Applications, Volume 1, Synthesis, Properties and Optoelectrochemical Devices</i> is suitable for researchers and practitioners in the area of materials science, chemistry, and chemical engineering.</p> About the Author Vijay Kumar is presently working as Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology Srinagar (J&K), India. He received his Ph.D. in Physics at the beginning of 2013 from the SLIET Longowal. From 2013 to 2015, he was a postdoctoral research fellow in the Phosphor Research Group, Department of Physics, University of the Free State, South Africa. He has received the Young Scientist Award under the fast track scheme of the Department of Science and Technology (Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India), New Delhi. He also worked in Grant-in-aid for the joint Center project titled "Joint Center for generating tissue-engineered organs and controlling cell behavior" under Indo-US Joint R&D Networked Center. He has been a nominated member of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the Initiative for Research and Innovation in Science (IRIS) by DST. He has also received the “Teacher with Best Research Contribution Award by Hon'ble Chancellor, Chandigarh University on Teachers Day. He has more than 80 research papers in international peer-reviewed journals, 10 peer-reviewed conference proceedings, 15 book chapters, and edited 7 books (authored and co-authored). He has more than 3490 citations with an h-index of 34 & an i10-index of 69. He has edited the Virtual Special Issue of Vacuum - Journal – Elsevier, Materials Today: Proceedings and Crystals-MDPI. He has organized various short-term courses and conferences/workshops. He is a section Topic Editors for ‘Polymeric Materials’ Materials MDPI Journal. He has delivered invited talks, chaired sessions, and presented his work at various National and International Conferences. His research experience, as well as research interests, lie in synthesis, processing, and characterization of function