Lambauer J., Fahl U., Voß A., Nanotechnology and Energy: Science, Promises, and Limits

Pan Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd., 2013. — 368 p. — ISBN: 9814310816.Novel breakthroughs in the cutting-edge field of nanotechnology, as a cross-sectional technology, show potential for being applied across the whole value chain of the energy sector (energy sources, energy conversion, energy distribution, energy storage, and energy use). This book gives an overview of nanotechnological applications within the value chain of the energy sector and evaluates selected applications and their direct and indirect impacts on the energy sector. It presents selected nanotechnological applications that influence the energy economy significantly. Furthermore, the authors give a comprehensive description of the impacts and outcomes of selected nanotechnological applications on energy consumption, energy sources, energy supply, and the energy industry in Germany and show the potential of these applications for energy savings, improvement in energy efficiency, and the reduction of emissions until 2030.Challenges in the Energy Sector and Future Role of Nanotechnology
- The Energy Sector in Germany and Its Future Challenges
- Nanotechnology and Energy
Principles of Nanotechnology
- Scientific and Technical Background
- Innovation and Economic Potential
- Risk and Safety Issues
- Public Perception of Nanotechnologies: Challenges and Recommendations for Communication Strategies and Dialogue Concepts
Examples for Nanotechnological Applications in the Energy Sector
- Aerogels: Porous Sol-Gel-Derived Solids for Applications in Energy Technologies
- Energy Sources and Conversion
- Energy Storage and Distribution
- Energy Use
Potential Analysis and Assessment of the Impact of Nanotechnology on the Energy Sector Until 2030
- Methodological Approach
- Environmental Impact and Energy Demand of Nanotechnology
- Potentials of Nanotechnology for Improvements in Energy Efficiency and Emission Reduction
- Scenario and Sensitivity Analyses for Impacts of Nanotechnological Applications
- Comprehensive Subsumption of Nanotechnology in the Energy Sector