Note: Intro -- Hybrid Perovskite Composite Materials: Design to Applications -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contributors -- 1 Nano-crystalline perovskite and its applications -- 1.1 Common material structures -- 1.2 Nonstoichiometry in perovskites -- 1.3 Crystallography and chemistry of perovskite structures -- 1.3.1 Size effects -- 1.3.2 Effect of the composition variation from the ideal ABO3 -- 1.3.3 Single perovskite -- 1.3.4 Double perovskite -- 1.4 Nano-structured perovskite level -- 1.5 Applications for nano-perovskites -- 1.6 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Preparation and processing of nanocomposites of all-inorganic lead halide perovskite nanocrystals -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Nanocomposites based on conventional semiconductor nanocrystals-Brief overview -- 2.3 Fabrication and processing of nanocomposites of all-inorganic perovskite nanocrystals -- 2.3.1 Preparation of silica, titania, zirconia, and siloxane-based perovskite nanocomposites -- 2.3.1.1 Preparation of nanocomposites of LHP NCs/SiO 2 and SiO 2 -related compounds -- 2.3.1.2 Preparation of LHP NCs/titania (TiO 2) composites -- 2.3.1.3 Preparation of LHP NCs/alumina (Al 2 O 3) composites -- 2.3.1.4 Preparation of LHP NCs/zirconia (ZrO 2) composites -- 2.3.1.5 Miscellaneous -- 2.3.2 Preparation of polymer-based perovskite nanocomposites -- 2.3.2.1 Preparation and properties of CsPbX 3 NCs/poly-methyl-methacrylate (PMMA) composites -- 2.3.2.2 Preparation and properties of CsPbX 3 NCs/polystyrene (PS) composites -- 2.3.2.3 Role of polymeric oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) in improving properties of CsPbX 3 NCs -- 2.3.3 Nanocomposites of mixed perovskite phases -- 2.3.4 Miscellaneous -- 2.4 Conclusion and future perspectives -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 3 Thin films for planar solar cells of organic-inorganic perovskite composites -- 3.1 Introduction. , 3.1.1 History of perovskite solar cells -- 3.2 Perovskite solar cells: Architecture, evolution, and thin-film synthesis -- 3.2.1 The architecture of PSCs -- 3.2.2 Evolution of PSC -- 3.2.3 Thin film formation -- 3.2.3.1 Vacuum thermal coevaporation -- 3.2.3.2 Layer-by-layer sequential vacuum sublimation -- 3.2.3.3 Vapor deposition by dual-source -- 3.2.3.4 Spin coating -- 3.2.3.5 Spray coating -- 3.2.3.6 Screen printing -- 3.2.4 Thin-films for perovskite solar cells: A case study -- 3.2.4.1 Fundamentals of photovoltaic devices -- 3.2.4.2 Optical and electrical properties of perovskite solar cells -- 3.3 Future scope of perovskite solar cells -- 3.4 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 4 Perovskite-type catalytic materials for water treatment -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Structure of perovskites -- 4.3 Synthesis methods of perovskites -- 4.3.1 Sol-gel method -- 4.3.2 Coprecipitation method -- 4.3.3 Hydrothermal method -- 4.3.4 Solid-state method -- 4.3.5 Microwave radiation method -- 4.4 Perovskite catalyst for water treatment -- 4.4.1 Process based on advanced oxidation process (AOPs) -- 4.4.1.1 Dye degradation -- 4.4.2 Process based on photocatalysis -- 4.5 Summary and perspective -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 5 Perovskite-based material for sensor applications -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Synthesis of perovskite materials -- 5.2.1 Solid-state reactions -- 5.2.2 Hydrothermal synthesis -- 5.2.3 Coprecipitation method -- 5.2.4 Sol-gel method -- 5.2.5 Gas phase reaction -- 5.2.6 Microwave synthesis -- 5.2.7 Wet chemical methods -- 5.3 Fabrication of sensors -- 5.3.1 Screen printing -- 5.3.2 Chemical vapor deposition -- 5.3.3 Sol-gel method -- 5.3.4 Spray pyrolysis -- 5.3.5 Physical vapors deposition -- 5.4 Perovskites as sensors -- 5.4.1 Perovskites as temperature sensors. , 5.4.2 Humidity sensors -- 5.4.3 Perovskites as gas sensors -- 5.4.4 Perovskite sensors for explosive species -- 5.5 Conclusions and future outlook -- References -- Further reading -- 6 High-sensitivity piezoelectric perovskites for magnetoelectric composites -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Historical background of ME coupling -- 6.3 Theoretical background -- 6.3.1 Perovskite oxide -- 6.3.2 Key piezoelectric and magnetostrictive parameters -- 6.3.3 ME effect -- 6.4 Factors influencing performance of ME composites -- 6.4.1 Nature of prominent phases -- 6.4.2 Geometrical configurations -- 6.4.3 Selection criteria for ME composites -- 6.5 Perovskite structure-based ME materials -- 6.5.1 Pb-based composites -- 6.5.2 Green ME composites -- 6.5.2.1 Barium titanate-based ME composites -- 6.5.2.2 Bismuth ferrite-based ME composites -- 6.5.2.3 Potassium niobate-based composites -- 6.6 Applications of ME composites -- 6.6.1 ME nanoparticles in nanomedicine -- 6.6.2 Energy harvesters -- 6.6.3 Magnetic sensors -- 6.7 Future directions -- 6.8 Conclusions -- References -- 7 Spectroscopic parameters of red emitting Eu3 +-doped La2Ba3B4O12 phosphor for display and forensic applicatio ... -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Synthesis and characterization of prepared phosphor -- 7.2.1 Materials and methods -- 7.2.2 Experimental details -- 7.3 Results and discussion -- 7.3.1 Phase identification and structural refinement -- 7.3.2 FTIR analysis of prepared LBBO:Eu3 + phosphors -- 7.3.3 Morphology -- 7.3.4 PL excitation and emission spectra for LBBO doped with Eu3 + -- 7.3.4.1 PL excitation studies of Eu3 + in LBBO host matrix -- Charge-transfer (CT) transition -- 7.3.4.2 Emission transitions of Eu3 + in LBBO host matrix -- 7.3.4.3 Concentration quenching -- 7.4 Fingerprint detection in different materials -- 7.5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments. , References -- 8 Perovskite's potential functionality in a composite structure -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Structure of perovskites -- 8.2.1 Structure of LaCrO3 -- 8.2.2 Structure of LaFeO3 -- 8.3 Methods of synthesis -- 8.3.1 Pechini method -- 8.3.2 Conventional method -- 8.3.3 Citrate method -- 8.3.4 Oxalate method -- 8.3.5 Microwave-aided method -- 8.3.6 Combustion method -- 8.3.7 Sol-gel method -- 8.3.8 Solid-state oxide reaction method -- 8.3.9 Coprecipitation method -- 8.3.10 Solution combustion synthesis (SCS) -- 8.3.11 Polymer precursor method -- 8.4 Applications of perovskite oxides -- 8.5 Conclusion -- References -- 9 Compositional engineering of perovskite materials -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Synthesis methods for the compositional engineering -- 9.2.1 Solid-state reaction -- 9.2.2 Wet chemical methods -- 9.2.2.1 The chemical coprecipitation methods include two typical strategies -- 9.2.2.2 The sol-gel method -- 9.2.3 Hydrothermal synthesis method -- 9.3 Compositional engineering in BiFeO3-based perovskites -- 9.4 Compositional engineering in bismuth-layered perovskites -- 9.5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 10 Development of hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite (HOIP) composites -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Types of HOIPs -- 10.2.1 Development of ferroelectric HOIPs -- 10.2.1.1 1D-HOIPs -- 10.2.1.2 2D-HOIPs -- 10.2.1.3 3D-HOIPs -- 10.2.2 Development of dielectric HOIPs -- 10.2.3 Development of piezoelectric HOIPs -- 10.2.4 Development of pyroelectric HOIPs -- 10.3 Development in electrochemical and photovoltaic behavior of HOIPs -- 10.4 Conclusions -- References -- Further reading -- 11 Progress in efficiency and stability of hybrid perovskite photovoltaic devices in high reactive environments -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Progress in efficiency -- 11.3 Progress in stability. , 11.3.1 Factors affecting stability -- 11.3.1.1 Effect of oxygen and moisture -- 11.3.1.2 Effect of Temperature -- 11.3.1.3 Effect of illumination -- 11.3.1.4 Other factors -- 11.4 Summary and future scope -- References -- 12 Enhancement of photoluminescence/phosphorescence properties of Eu3 +-doped Gd2Zr2O7 phosphor -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Experimental -- 12.3 Results and discussion -- 12.3.1 X-ray diffraction analysis -- 12.3.2 SEM images of phosphor -- 12.3.3 Photoluminescence studies of pure and Eu3 +-doped GZO phosphor -- 12.4 PL studies of Eu3 +-doped GZO phosphor -- 12.4.1 CIE coordinate -- 12.5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 13 Organic-inorganic hybrid lead halide perovskites for optoelectronic and electronic applications -- 13.1 Introduction and general features -- 13.2 Perovskite and perovskite structure -- 13.3 Three-dimensional organic-inorganic hybrid halide perovskites -- 13.3.1 Gold Schmidt's and tolerance factor concept -- 13.4 Low-dimensional organic-inorganic hybrid layered halide perovskites -- 13.4.1 Dimensionality -- 13.4.2 Two-dimensional perovskite system -- 13.5 Double perovskite structure -- 13.6 Hybrid halide double perovskite -- 13.7 Applications -- 13.7.1 Electronic applications (photovoltaic and solar cells) -- 13.7.2 Optoelectronic applications -- 13.7.2.1 Light-emitting diode -- 13.7.2.2 Lasers -- 13.7.2.3 Photodetectors -- 13.7.2.4 Water-splitting -- 13.7.2.5 Field effect transistors -- 13.8 Conclusion -- 13.9 Vision for the future -- References -- 14 Hybrid perovskite photovoltaic devices: Architecture and fabrication methods based on solution-processed metal oxide tr ... -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.1.1 Electron transport layer (ETL) -- 14.1.2 Hole transport layer (HTL) -- 14.2 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- Conflict of interest -- References. , 15 Composite perovskite-based material for chemical-looping steam methane reforming to hydrogen and syngas.

Note: Intro -- front-matter -- Thermoset Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- 1 -- Energy Absorption of Natural Fibre Reinforced Thermoset Polymer Composites Materials for Automotive Crashworthiness: A Review -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Materials -- 1.3 Thermoset and thermoplastic composites -- 1.4 Matrix -- 1.5 Test methodologies -- 1.5.1 Quasi-static test -- 1.5.2 Dynamic test -- 1.6 Crashworthiness design -- 1.7 Crashworthiness prerequisites -- 1.8 Energy-absorbing thermoset composite structures -- 1.9 Assessing factors of energy absorption capability -- 1.9.1 Crush force efficiency (CFE) -- 1.9.2 Stroke efficiency (SE) -- 1.9.3 Initial failure indictor (IFI) -- 1.9.4 Specific energy absorption ES -- 1.10 Volumetric Energy absorption capability -- 1.11 Energy absorption -- 1.12 Literature survey -- 1.13 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 2 -- Wood Flour Filled Thermoset Composites -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Wood polymer composites -- 2.3 Wood flour composites (WFCs) -- 2.3.1 Processing of WFCs -- 2.3.2 Properties of WFCs -- 2.3.2.1 Mechanical properties -- 2.3.2.2 Surface roughness and wettability -- 2.3.2.3 Water absorption tests -- 2.3.2.4 Thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA) -- 2.3.2.5 Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) -- 2.3.2.6 Dynamic mechanical tests (DMA) -- 2.3.2.7 Creep test -- 2.3.2.8 Flammability characteristics -- 2.3.2.9 Tomography -- 2.3.3 Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis -- 2.4 Practical applications -- Conclusions -- References -- 3 -- Experimental and Analysis of Jute Fabric with Silk Fabric Reinforced Polymer Composites -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Materials and methods -- 3.3 Preparation of composites -- 3.4 Experimentation -- 3.5 Results and discussions on experimentation -- 3.6 Analysis -- Conclusion -- References -- 4. , Biosourced Thermosets for Lignocellulosic Composites -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Urea, also a natural material for wood adhesives -- 4.3 Tannin thermoset binders for wood adhesives -- 4.4 New technologies for industrial tannin adhesives -- 4.5 Tannin-Hexamethylenetetramine (Hexamine) adhesives and adhesives with alternative aldehydes -- 4.6 Hardening by tannins autocondensation -- 4.7 Lignin adhesives -- 4.8 Protein adhesives -- 4.9 Carbohydrate adhesives -- 4.10 Unsaturated oil adhesives -- Conclusions -- References -- 5 -- Hybrid Bast Fibre Strengthened Thermoset Composites -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Bast fibre -- 5.2.1 Surface morphology and elemental composition analysis -- 5.2.2 Structural composition and the physical properties of the bast fibre -- 5.2.3 Composition and the properties of the different bast fibre -- 5.3 Advantage and limitation of bast fibre as reinforcing material -- 5.4 Surface modification of bast fibres -- 5.5 Methods for surface modification of natural fibres -- 5.3.1 Physical methods -- 5.5.2 Chemical methods -- 5.5.2.1 Alkali treatment -- 5.5.2.2 Graft copolymerization -- 5.5.2.3 Acetylation -- 5.5.2.4 Treatment with isocyanate -- 5.5.2.5 Other chemical treatments -- Conclusions -- References -- 6 -- Nano-Carbon/Polymer Composites for Electromagnetic Shielding, Structural Mechanical and Field Emission Applications -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Shielding parameters of GNCs/Polyurethane nanocomposites -- 6.2.2 Characterizations and measurements -- 6.2.3 Analysis of microwave parameters -- 6.2.4 E cient microwave absorbing properties: -- 6.3 Nanocomposite approach for structural engineering -- 6.3.1 GNCs as effective nanofiller -- 6.3.2 Dispersibility investigations: homogeneous distribution vs agglomeration and interfacial adhesion of GNCs -- 6.3.3 Raman mapping of GNCs nanocomposites -- 6.3.4 Optical imaging. , 6.3.5 Mechanical properties of GNCs/nanocomposites -- 6.3.3 Fracture mechanisms using fractography -- 6.3.4 Thermal and physical properties -- 6.4 MWNTs/nylon composite nanofibers by electrospinning -- 6.4.1 Synthesis of composite -- 6.4.2 Characterizations -- 6.4.3 I-V characteristic of the nanofiber composite -- 6.5 Carbon nanotube composite: Dispersion routes and field emission parameters -- 6.5.1 Synthesis of thin multiwall carbon nanotube composite -- 6.5.2 Characterization -- 6.3.3 Field emission parameters for the t-MWCNT-composite -- Summary -- References -- 7 -- Conductive Thermoset Composites -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Historical background of thermoset polymers -- 7.3 Method of Composite processing -- 7.4 Different types of CTC -- 7.4.1 Epoxy Based CTC -- 7.4.2 Polyurethane based CTC -- 7.4.3 Polyester based CTC -- 7.4.4 Polybenzoxanines based CTC -- 7.5 Properties of CTC -- 7.5.1 Thermal properties -- 7.5.2 Mechanical properties -- 7.5.3 Electrical properties -- 7.6 Applications of conductive thermoset composites -- 7.6.1 Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding -- 7.6.2 Anti-corrosive coatings -- 7.6.3 Shape memory application -- 7.6.4 Other applications -- 7.7 Problems and solution associated with CTC -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- 8 -- Waterborne Thermosetting Polyurethane Composites -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 PUD thermosetting composites -- 8.2.1 Inorganic oxide based PUD thermosetting composites -- 8.2.1.1 Silica-based PUD thermosetting composites -- 8.2.1.2 Titania (TiO2) based PUD thermosetting composites -- 8.2.1.3 Zinc oxide (ZnO) based PUD thermosetting composites -- 8.2.1.4 Other inorganic oxide-based PUD thermosetting composites -- 8.2.2 PUD thermosetting composites with metal (Ag and Au) nanoparticles -- 8.2.3 PUD/clay thermosetting composites -- 8.2.4 PUD/Carbohydrate thermosetting composites. , 8.2.4.1 Cellulose-based PUD thermosetting composites -- 8.2.4.2 Starch reinforced PUD thermosetting composites -- 8.2.5 PUD thermosetting composites reinforced with nanocarbon materials -- 8.2.5.1 Graphene oxide (GO), and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) based PUD thermosetting composites -- 8.2.5.2 Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) reinforced PUD thermosetting composites -- Summary -- Abbreviations -- References -- 9 -- Classical Thermoset Epoxy Composites for Structural Purposes: Designing, Preparation, Properties and Applications -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Methods for modifying liquid epoxy compositions -- 9.2.1 Chemical modification of liquid epoxy compositions -- 9.2.2 Physico-chemical modification of liquid epoxy compositions -- 9.2.3 Methods of physical modification of liquid epoxy compositions -- 9.3 Physico-chemical aspects of the modification of epoxy polymers by dispersed and continuous fibrous fillers -- 9.3.1 Features of the formation of clusters in a polymer composite -- 9.3.2 Analysis of the surface interaction of fillers with epoxy oligomers -- 9.3.2.1 Surface interaction of inorganic fillers with epoxy oligomers -- 9.3.2.2 Surface interaction of organic fillers with epoxy oligomers -- 9.3.2.3 The mechanism of molecular interaction between epoxy polymer and filler -- 9.4 Effect of ultrasonic treatment regimes on the properties of epoxy polymers -- 9.4.1 Technological and operational properties of epoxy polymers -- 9.4.2 Physico-mechanical and technological properties of sonificated epoxy matrices -- 9.5 Ultrasonic intensification of prepregs formation -- 9.5.1 Process of capillary impregnation -- 9.5.2 Effect of ultrasonic modification regimes on the kinetics of impregnation of continuous fibrous fillers -- 9.6 Ultrasonic processing devices for liquid polymer systems -- 9.7 Modeling of the structure of oriented and woven fibrous materials. , 9.7.1 Physical models of a capillary-porous medium based on oriented fibrous fillers -- 9.8 Modeling of technical means for production of polymer composite materials -- 9.8.1 The technology of ultrasonic production of long-length epoxy composites -- 9.8.2 Modeling of technical means for thermoplastic production -- 9.9 Other applications of ultrasonic in the production of thermosets and thermoplastic -- 9.9.1 The effectiveness of ultrasonic treatment for the production of epoxy nanocomposites -- 9.9.2 Pepair technologies for the maintenance and restoration of polyethylene pipelines -- Conclusions -- References -- 10 -- A Review on Tribological Performance of Polymeric Composites Based on Natural Fibres -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Natural fibres -- 10.3 Polymer -- 10.4 Composite -- 10.5 Tribology -- 10.6 Friction and wear -- Summary -- Future Developments -- References -- back-matter -- Keyword Index -- About the Editors.