Article
A Survey of Energy and Environmental Applications of Glass
Journal of the European Ceramic Society
Abstract
Glasses can be engineered with a wide range of properties and in a variety of forms that make them important materials for current and emerging energy and environmental technologies. The increasing worldwide demand for sustainable, environmentally friendly energy supplies, and for access to clean water, will provide glass scientists and manufacturers opportunities to develop new materials for new markets. Glass applications for solar, wind and nuclear power generation are reviewed, and recent research on new glassy materials for super-capacitors and electrochemical devices is discussed, with an emphasis on the needs that will drive glass research through the year 2020.
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
- Glass Dielectrics,
- Glass Microspheres,
- Glass Seals,
- Photo-Catalysis,
- Solar Power,
- Waste Vitrification
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2009 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
4-1-2009
Publication Date
01 Apr 2009
Disciplines
Citation Information
Richard K. Brow and Melodie L. Schmitt. "A Survey of Energy and Environmental Applications of Glass" Journal of the European Ceramic Society (2009) ISSN: 0955-2219; 1873-619X Available at: http://works.bepress.com/richard-brow/4/