Nanoscale materials and structures have attracted great attention in recent years because of their unique physical and chemical properties and potential use in energy transport and conversion. This book puts the subject into context by first looking at current synthesis methods for nanomaterials, from the bottom-up and top-down methods, followed by enhanced energy conversion efficiency at the nanoscale and then specific applications e.g. photovoltaic cells and nanogenerators. This authoritative and comprehensive book will be of interest to both the existing scientific community in this field, as well as for new people who wish to enter it.

Top-Down Fabrications of Nanostructures; Growth of Semiconductor Nanowires; Fabrication Techniques of Graphene and Carbon Nanotube Nanstructures; Nanophotonic Light Trapping Theory for Photovoltaic Cells; ZnO Nanowires: Nano Current Generator; Microstructure and Thermoelectric Properties of Nanocomposites; Thermal and Thermoelectric Properties of Nano Materials; Thermal Energy Transport Measurement in Low-Dimensional Nanostructures; Micro- and Nanoscale Thermoelectric and Thermiomic Devices; Novel Electronic Devices Powered by Energy Harvesters