1st Edition

Graphene and Beyond Advanced 2D Materials for Energy Applications

Edited By Ram K. Gupta Copyright 2026
356 Pages 91 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

356 Pages 91 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

The development of advanced 2D materials beyond graphene presents a paradigm shift in energy research, offering unprecedented opportunities to revolutionize energy storage, conversion, and efficiency technologies. However, despite significant progress, there remains a need for a consolidated resource that integrates the latest research findings, technological advancements, and future prospects of... Read more

Chapter 0  Front Matter Chapter 1 The Rise of Two-Dimensional Materials  Chapter 2 Graphene: The Pioneer of 2D Materials  Chapter 3 Beyond Graphene: Exploring the Family of 2D Materials  Chapter 4 Electronic Properties of 2D Materials  Chapter 5 Exploring the Electrochemical Potential of Two-Dimensional Materials Chapter 6 Electrochemical Properties of 2D Materials  Chapter 7 Optical Properties of 2D Materials  Chapter 8 Graphene-Based Supercapacitors  Chapter 9 Beyond Graphene-Based Supercapacitors  Chapter 10 Lithium-Ion Batteries: Enhancing Performance with 2D Materials  Chapter 11 Graphene in Solar Cells: Pushing the Efficiency Limits  Chapter 12 Harnessing Graphene: Revolutionizing Solar Cell Efficiency Chapter 13 Graphene and 2D Materials in Solar Cells: Pushing the Efficiency Limits Chapter 14 Other 2D Materials in Solar Cells  Chapter 15 Graphene in Photocatalysis Chapter 16 Thermoelectric Devices: Harvesting Waste Heat with 2D Materials  Chapter 17 Thermal Conductivity and Heat Management Using 2D Materials Chapter 18 Advances in Hydrogen Production and Storage Using 2D Materials: From Fundamentals to Applications Chapter 19 The Emerging Role of Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials in Hydrogen Production and Storage

Biography

Ram K. Gupta is Professor of Chemistry and Associate Vice President for Research and Support at Pittsburg State University. Dr. Gupta’s research focuses on green energy production and storage using conducting polymers and composites, electrocatalysts for fuel cells, nanomaterials, optoelectronics and photovoltaics devices, organic-inorganic hetero-junctions for sensors, nanomagnetism, bio-based polymers, bio-compatible nanofibers for tissue regeneration, scaffold and antibacterial applications, and biodegradable metallic implants. Dr. Gupta has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles, made over 275 national/international/regional presentations, chaired many sessions at national/international meetings, wrote several book chapters, and received over $2 million for research and educational activities from external agencies. He serves as associate editor, guest editor, and editorial board member for various journals.