1st Edition

Handbook of Two-Dimensional Quantum Materials and Energy Applications

Edited By Abdus Salam Sarkar, Emmanuel Stratakis Copyright 2027
400 Pages 77 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

This book examines the fundamental properties, synthesis strategies, and applications of two-dimensional quantum materials in energy technologies. It highlights their potential for transforming energy storage, conversion, and harvesting systems. Bridging the gap between theoretical foundations and practical implementation, the book demonstrates their role in advancing next-generation energy... Read more

Chapter 1. Introduction to Two-Dimensional Quantum Materials
Abdus Salam Sarkar, Emmanuel Stratakis

Chapter 2. Synthesis and Advanced Characterization Techniques
Yu-Chi Lee, Yu-Chuan Lin

Chapter 3. Electronic, Magnetic, Topological and Optical Properties
Yusheng Hou, Ruqian Wu

Chapter 4. Photophysics and Excited-State Dynamics of 2D Quantum Materials for Energy Conversion
Nagendra S Kamath, Ashish Soni, Abdus Salam Sarkar, Suman Kalyan Pal

Chapter 5. Exciton Dynamics in 2D Quantum Material Heterostructures
Junyuan Lu, Austin Yin, Jingang Li

Chapter 6. Two Dimensional Quantum Materials for Next-Generation Photovoltaics
Arul varman Kesavan, Dheebanathan Azhakanantham, Muthamizh Selvamani, Praveen C Ramamurthy

Chapter 7. Thermoelectrics in 2D Quantum Materials: Harnessing Waste Heat
Shamim Sk

Chapter 8. Piezoelectric and Triboelectric Nanogenerators (Energy Harvesting Applications)
Naoki Higashitarumizu

Chapter 9. 2D Quantum Materials: Photodetectors and Optoelectronic Devices
Amer Abdulghani, Dinelka Somaweera, Ishara Umayangani Weerasinghe Muthugalage, Andergachew Mekonnen Berhe, Andrey E. Miroshnichenko, Haroldo T. Hattori

Chapter 10. 2D Quantum Materials: Spin Optoelectronics/Topological Effects and Their Potential Energy Applications
Murli Kumar Manglam, Binoy Krishna Hazra

Chapter 11. 2D Quantum Materials for Batteries: Lithium-ion, Sodium-ion and Beyond
Sayan Maji, Subahm Ghosh, Urmimala Maitra

Chapter 12. Two-Dimensional Quantum Materials for Energy Storage Supercapacitor Devices
Priyadarshani Tamang, Rumana Sultana Parvin, Sk Riyajuddin

Chapter 13. Spin-Valley Polarization in Transition Metal Dichalcogenides and Applications
Eirini Katsipoulaki, Emmanouel Stratakis, George Kioseoglou

Chapter 14. Hybrid and Heterostructure of 2D Quantum Materials
Yingying Wu

Chapter 15. Perspectives on 2D Quantum Materials for Energy Applications
Abdus Salam Sarkar, Emmanuel Stratakis

Biography

Abdus Salam Sarkar is a Researcher at the Center for Quantum Science & Engineering, Department of Physics, Stevens Institute of Technology, USA, where he focuses on quantum science of 2D quantum materials, quantum optics, quantum entanglement physics, quantum oscillation, and quantum optoelectronic device applications. Previously, Dr. Sarkar worked on anisotropic 2D materials photonics, energy, and optoelectronics at Institute of Electronic Structure & Laser (IESL), Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (FORTH), Europe. He earned his B.Sc. in physics from the University of Calcutta, M.Sc. in physics from the University of Delhi, and Ph.D. in 2D Materials Optoelectronics from the School of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi. He is a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC), UK.

Emmanuel Stratakis is a Research Director and Director of the Institute of Electronic Structure & Laser (IESL) at the Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (FORTH), Greece. He is also the Director of the Nanoscience Facility at FORTH, part of the NFFA-Europe EU Infrastructure, where he is a member of the General Assembly. Dr. Stratakis also serves as a national expert in the EU High-Level Group on Nanotechnologies, Advanced Materials, Biotechnology, and Advanced Manufacturing and Processing. An OPTICA Fellow and Ambassador of the European Innovation Council, he is also the Founder and CEO of Biomimetic. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Crete in 2001.