Nanomaterials for renewable energy economy

Abstract

Abstract-Renewal energy economy relies on a range of novel materials for efficient production, distribution and consumption of energy. It is argued that nano materials are going to play increasingly important role in the economy. Examples are given following the original research on materials for the infrastructure and basic devices of the renewable economy, with focus on the transmission of energy. The attention is paid to nano-modified superconductors and novel thermo-insulators. A forecast of the future activity is suggested that is expected to lead to better materials, for example, superconductors with higher critical temperature and/or higher critical current density. The processes and equipment to handle nano-materials are also discussed.