This book compiles the refereed papers presented during the 2nd Flexible Electronics for Electric Vehicles (FlexEV - 2021). It presents the diligent work of the research community on flexible electronics applications in different allied fields of engineering - engineering materials to electrical engineering to electronics and communication engineering. The theoretical research concepts are supported with extensive reviews highlighting the trends in the possible and real-life applications of electric vehicles. This book will be useful for research scholars, electric vehicles professionals, driving system designers, and postgraduates from allied domains. This book incorporates economical and efficient electric vehicle driving and the latest innovations in electric vehicle technology with their paradigms and methods that employ knowledge in the research community.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to printed flexible electronics and their applications, including the basics of modern printing technologies, printable inks, performance characterization, device design, modeling, and fabrication processes. A wide range of materials used for printed flexible electronics are also covered in depth. Bridging the gap between the creation of structure and function, printed flexible electronics have been explored for manufacturing of flexible, stretchable, wearable, and conformal electronics device with conventional, 3D, and hybrid printing technologies. Advanced materials such as polymers, ceramics, nanoparticles, 2D materials, and nanocomposites have enabled a wide variety of applications, such as transparent conductive films, thin film transistors, printable solar cells, flexible energy harvesting and storage devices, electroluminescent devices, and wearable sensors. This book provides students, researchers and engineers with the information to understand the current status and future trends in printed flexible electronics, and acquire skills for selecting and using materials and additive manufacturing processes in the design of printed flexible electronics.

The field of flexible electronics has grown rapidly over the last two decades with diverse applications including wearable gadgets and medical equipment. This textbook comprehensively covers the fundamental aspects of flexible electronics along with materials and processing techniques. It discusses topics including flexural rigidity, flexible PCBs, organic semiconductors, nanostructured materials, material reliability, electronic reliability, crystalline and polymer materials, semiconductor processing, and flexible silicon in depth. The text covers advantages, disadvantages, and applications of processes such as sol-gel processing and ink-jet printing. Pedagogical features such as solved problems and unsolved exercises are interspersed throughout the text for better understanding. FEATURES Covers major areas such as materials, physics, processes, and applications of flexible electronics Contains homework problems for readers to understand concepts in an easy manner Discusses, in detail, various types of materials, such as flexible silicon, metal oxides, and organic semiconductors Explains the application of flexible electronics in displays, solar cells, and batteries Includes a section on stretchable electronics This textbook is primarily written for senior undergraduate and graduate students in electrical engineering, electronics, materials science, chemistry, and communication engineering for a course on flexible electronics. Teaching resources are available, including a solutions manual for instructors.

Flexible Electronic Packaging and Encapsulation Technology A systematic introduction to the future of electronic packaging Electronic packaging materials are among the most important components of the broader electronics industry, capable of facilitating heat dissipation, redistributing stress on electronic components, and providing environmental protections for electronic systems. Recent advances in integrated circuits, especially the development of flexible electronic technology, have placed increasingly stringent demands on the capabilities of electronic packaging. These technologies have the potential to reshape our world, and they demand a generation of engineers capable of harnessing that potential. Flexible Electronic Packaging and Encapsulation Technology meets this demand with an introduction to the cutting-edge technologies available to package electronic components, as well as the testing methods and applications that bring these technologies to bear on the industry. These packaging technologies promise to bring lightness, flexibility, and environmental friendliness to the next generation of electronic systems. Flexible Electronic Packaging and Encapsulation Technology readers will also find: Survey of commercial electronic packaging materials and patents for reference purposes Guidelines for designing high-performance packaging materials with novel structures An authorial team of leading researchers in the field Flexible Electronic Packaging and Encapsulation Technology is ideal for materials scientists, electronics engineers, solid state physicists, professionals in the semiconductor industry, and any other researchers or professionals working with electronic systems.

This book presents high-quality, peer-reviewed papers from the International Conference on “Innovations in Computational Intelligence and Computer Vision (ICICV 2022),” hosted by Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, on 24–25 November 2022. The book includes a collection of innovative ideas from researchers, scientists, academics, industry professionals and students. The book covers a variety of topics, such as artificial intelligence and computer vision, image processing and video analysis, applications and services of artificial intelligence and computer vision, interdisciplinary areas combining artificial intelligence and computer vision, and other innovative practices.

Organic Electronics is a novel field of electronics that has gained an incredible attention over the past few decades. New materials, device architectures and applications have been continuously introduced by the academic and also industrial communities, and novel topics have raised strong interest in such communities, as molecular doping, thermoelectrics, bioelectronics and many others.Organic Flexible Electronics is mainly divided into three sections. The first part is focused on the fundamentals of organic electronics, such as charge transport models in these systems and new approaches for the design and synthesis of novel molecules. The first section addresses the main challenges that are still open in this field, including the important role of interfaces for achieving high-performing devices or the novel approaches employed for improving reliability issues.The second part discusses the most innovative devices which have been developed in recent years, such as devices for energy harvesting, flexible batteries, high frequency circuits, and flexible devices for tattoo electronics and bioelectronics.Finally the book reviews the most important applications moving from more standard flexible back panels to wearable and textile electronics and more futuristic applications like ingestible systems. - Reviews the fundamental properties and methods for optimizing organic electronic materials including chemical doping and techniques to address stability issues - Discusses the most promising organic electronic devices for energy, electronics, and biomedical applications - Addresses key applications of organic electronic devices in imagers, wearable electronics, bioelectronics

Convergence Strategies for Green Computing and Sustainable Development presents a comprehensive exploration of the potential of emerging technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), fog computing, and cloud computing, to aid in fostering a sustainable future. It examines how these technologies can reduce the impact of unsustainability in societies, the environment, and natural resources, offering invaluable insights into harnessing their power for positive change. Convergence Strategies for Green Computing and Sustainable Development serves as a comprehensive strategy that holistically understands, transforms, and develops technological systems in society. This book caters to a diverse range of readers, including graduate students, researchers, working professionals seeking knowledge, and industry experts seeking information about new trends. With its recommended topics and comprehensive table of contents, readers can gain in-depth knowledge about sustainable cloud computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning for sustainable development, sustainable wireless systems and networks, and the crucial role of green IoT and Edge-AI in driving a sustainable digital transition.

Nanocellulose Based Composites for Electronics presents recent developments in the synthesis and applications of nanocellulose composites in electronics, highlighting applications in various technologies. Chapters covers new trends and challenges in a wide range of electronic applications and devices. Significant properties, safety, sustainability, and environmental impacts of the electronic devices are included, along with the challenges of using nanocellulose-based composites in electronics. This book is an important reference for materials scientists and engineers configuring and designing processes for the synthesis and device fabrication of nanocellulose composites in electronics. - Explores how to utilize nanocellulose fibers and nano-crystalline cellulose substances to synthesize materials with designed functionalities - Outlines the major production processes for nanocellulous composites - Discusses the major challenges that need to be surmounted in order to effectively use nanocellulous composites for electronics

Materials for Energy Storage offers a combinatorial understanding of materials science and electrochemistry in electrochemical energy storage devices with a holistic overview of the status, research gaps, and future opportunities. Rooted in a profound understanding of contemporary energy utilization, aligned with the sustainable development goals, this book delves deep into the several device chemistries, impact of nanomaterials, and critical factors related to the device performance. It discusses electrode-electrolyte interaction, device fabrication, and commercial aspects. This book will offer value to the graduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and industry professionals related to materials science and energy technology.