Bioinspired Chemistry For Energy: A Workshop Summary To The Chemical Sciences Roundtable
by National Research Council /
2008 / English / PDF
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Faced with the steady rise in energy costs, dwindling fossil fuel
supplies, and the need to maintain a healthy environment -
exploration of alternative energy sources is essential for
meeting energy needs. Biological systems employ a variety of
efficient ways to collect, store, use, and produce energy. By
understanding the basic processes of biological models,
scientists may be able to create systems that mimic biomolecules
and produce energy in an efficient and cost effective manner. On
May 14-15, 2007 a group of chemists, chemical engineers, and
others from academia, government, and industry participated in a
workshop sponsored by the Chemical Sciences Roundtable to explore
how bioinspired chemistry can help solve some of the important
energy issues the world faces today. The workshop featured
presentations and discussions on the current energy challenges
and how to address them, with emphasis on both the fundamental
aspects and the robust implementation of bioinspired chemistry
for energy.
Faced with the steady rise in energy costs, dwindling fossil fuel
supplies, and the need to maintain a healthy environment -
exploration of alternative energy sources is essential for
meeting energy needs. Biological systems employ a variety of
efficient ways to collect, store, use, and produce energy. By
understanding the basic processes of biological models,
scientists may be able to create systems that mimic biomolecules
and produce energy in an efficient and cost effective manner. On
May 14-15, 2007 a group of chemists, chemical engineers, and
others from academia, government, and industry participated in a
workshop sponsored by the Chemical Sciences Roundtable to explore
how bioinspired chemistry can help solve some of the important
energy issues the world faces today. The workshop featured
presentations and discussions on the current energy challenges
and how to address them, with emphasis on both the fundamental
aspects and the robust implementation of bioinspired chemistry
for energy.
