Renewable and Alternate Energy Nanotechnologies

Catalog description

Provides a broad overview of the global energy landscape, growing energy demand and various energy options impacted by nanotechnology innovations. Diverse sources of renewable energies that include solar, hydroelectric, wind, biomass, fuel cells will be discussed in the context of efficiency, current state of development and economic feasibility. In addition, applying nanotechnology innovations to batteries, solar cells, super capacitors, fuel cells and superconductors will be reviewed. Prerequisite(s): restricted to juniors and seniors.