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.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Challenges in the Energy Sector and the Future Role of Nanotechnology (IER)
Chapter 2 : Principles of Nanotechnology (IER), Innovation and Economic Potential of Nanotechnology
Chapter 3 : Principles of Nanotechnology
Chapter 4 : Examples for Nanotechnological Applications in the Energy Sector
Chapter 5 : Potential Analysis and Assessment of the Impact of Nanotechnology on the Energy Sector Until 2030 (IER)
Index
