This first ever reference book that focuses on metal chalcogenide semiconductor nanostructures for renewable energy applications encapsulates the state-of-the-art in multidisciplinary research on the metal chalcogenide semiconductor nanostructures (nanocrystals, nanoparticles, nanorods, nanowires, nanobelts, nanoflowers, nanoribbons and more).

The properties and synthesis of a class of nanomaterials is essential to renewable energy manufacturing and this book focuses on the synthesis of metal chalcogendie nanostructures, their growth mechanism, optical, electrical, and other important properties and their applications in different diverging fields like photovoltaics, hydrogen production, theromelectrics, lithium battery, energy storage, photocatalysis, sensors.

An important reference source for students, scientists, engineers, researchers and industrialists working on nanomaterials-based energy aspects associated with chemistry, physics, materials science, electrical engineering, energy science and technology, and environmental science.

A newspaper article inspired 14 years old Maqbool Qurashi to immigrate to the US. In 1947 after the loss of his father in the ensuing conflict resulting from the India's partition, his family had to flee to Pakistan as refugees. There he experienced the pain and hopelessness of other refugees. Dream Chaser chronicles his adventures through three continents in pursuit of his dream. His anecdotes, sometimes serious and other times humorous string together an uplifting story of loss, love and triumph that will strike a chord with anyone who believe in following their dreams. Dream Chaser is 2011 finalist in Florida Writers' Association's Royal Palm Literary Awards.