The book gives an insight into the latest research going on worldwide in the area

of functional materials that specifically utilized for the energy harvesting,

storage, and environmental monitoring. Since the technology is moving very fast

day by day, it has become a need of hour to stay updated with recent

advancements in materials which include electronic, magnetic, optical,

adaptive, dielectric materials, etc., that are required to develop new

functionalities with better performance that is beneficial for sustainable

environment. The broad areas that are covered in the book include the knowledge of wide range of

materials for energy harvesting, energy storage, and sensors for environmental

monitoring. This book is a value additional reference for beginners,

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environmental studies, DFT and solar simulation of materials, perovskite and

double perovskite materials, materials for energy conversion and storage, smart

materials, advanced functional materials, polymeric materials, composites,

materials for sustainable development, nanomaterials, and thin films.