"This book presents the latest progress on clean energy technology and related materials and presents recent advances in theoretical and experimental research on devices that can be used in production of new types of solar cells and hydrogen generation for pollution control. It also examines potential applications to promote green processes and techniques for energy and environment sustainability by reporting new results to resolve alternative energy problems. It also discusses pathways to achieve pollution reduction. This volume reports on new insights into novel forms of energy and the latest progress in the field of green energies and nanomaterials technology with methodologies designed to solve engineering issues in this important field. Each chapter focuses on different challenges in improving efficiency of solar cells, battery materials and technologies, development of nanomaterials and nanoparticles for energy efficient devices, and more. This is a valuable resource for postgraduate researchers and policymakers in both the energy and environmental fields. The book reviews the new development and characterization of modern energy materials and is intended for engineers of different disciplines interested in the various fields of energy technology and related materials"-- Provided by publisher.