Energy and the Chemical Sciences ：The 1977 Karcher Symposium

Publication subTitle ：The 1977 Karcher Symposium

Author： Christian S. D.;Zuckerman J. J.

Publisher： Elsevier Science‎

Publication year： 2013

E-ISBN: 9781483188263

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780080220949

P-ISBN(Hardback): 9780080220949

Subject： TK01 Energy

Language： ENG

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Energy and the Chemical Sciences: The 1977 Karcher Symposium is a collection of papers that discusses the relationship between chemistry and energy problems. The selection views the relationship from varying perspective.
The text also tackles the relationship while giving consideration to factors such as engineering difficulties, economic constraints, feasibility, and public policy. The coverage of the text includes topics such as a biomimetic approach to solar energy conversion; prospects for non-biological storage of solar energy; and national energy policy and the role of congress.
The book will be of use to scientists, engineers, and technicians who are involved in the research, development, and implementation of alternative energy technology.

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Front Cover

Energy and the Chemical Sciences: The 1977 Karcher Symposium

Table of Contents

PREFACE

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

LIST OF DISCUSSION LEADERS

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

DR. J. CLARENCE KARCHER

CHAPTER 1. HYDROCARBONS VIA PHOTOSYNTHESIS

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

RESULTS OF SUBSTITUTION OF COAL FOR PETROLEUM

GREEN PLANT FACTORIES FOR SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION

MATERIALS AND ENERGY FROM THE SUN

ANALYSIS OF HYDROCARBONS IN LATEX-PRODUCING PLANTS

CURRENT STATUS OF SEARCH FOR RENEWABLE RESOURCES

SYNTHETIC PHOTOSYNTHETIC SYSTEMS

SUMMARY

REFERENCES

CHAPTER 2. A BIOMIMETIC APPROACH TO SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

BIOMIMETIC TECHNOLOGIES

THE PHOTOSYNTHETIC UNIT

CHLOROPHYLL AS ELECTROPHILE (ACCEPTOR)

CHLOROPHYLL AS DONOR

PHOTOREACTION CENTER CHLOROPHYLL

CHLOROPHYLL–WATER ADDUCTS

ELECTRON SPIN RESONANCE PROPERTIES OF CHLOROPHYLL–WATER ADDUCTS

PHOTOREACTION CENTER CHLOROPHYLL: THE SPECIAL PAIR

MODELS FOR PHOTOACTIVE CHLOROPHYLL SPECIAL PAIRS

SYNTHETIC PHOTOREACTION CENTERS

BIOMIMETIC LIGHT ENERGY CONVERSION

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

REFERENCES

CHAPTER 3. PROSPECTS FOR NONBIOLOGICAL STORAGE OF SOLAR ENERGY

Abstract

REFERENCES

CHAPTER 4. WHAT IS THE UNIVERSITY'S ROLE IN ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

THE CALTECH ENERGY RESEARCH PROGRAM

HEAT TRANSFER AND COMBUSTION

THERMAL POLLUTION REGULATIONS

GEOTHERMAL SOURCES

ION CYCLOTRON RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY

SOLAR PHOTOCHEMISTRY

PLANAR SOLAR CONCENTRATOR

CONCLUSION

CHAPTER 5. THE PLACE OF CATALYSIS IN THE ENERGY PROBLEM

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 6. CHEMISTRY: THE HEART OF ENERGY RESEARCH

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY

CONVERSION OF HEAVY CRUDES AND RESIDUA TO CLEAN FUELS

COMBUSTION OF COAL AND CONVERSION TO CLEAN FUELS

BATTERIES FOR ENERGY STORAGE

CONVERSION OF SOLAR ENERGY

CONCLUSION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

REFERENCES

CHAPTER 7. NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND THE ROLE OF CONGRESS

Abstract

AUTHOR INDEX

SUBJECT INDEX

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