Energy and Transportation

This book, also based on a workshop, assesses the current state of chemistry and chemical engineering at the interface with novel and existing forms of energy and transportation systems. The book also identifies challenges for the chemical sciences in helping to meet the increased demand for more energy, and opportunities for research in energy technologies and in the development of transportation vehicles.Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive Summary1. Introduction2. Research Opportunities and Challenges in the Energy Sector3. Fuel Cell Development - Managing the Interfaces4. Interface Challenges and Opportunities in Energy andTransportation5. R&D Challenges in the Chemical Sciences to Enable widespreadUtilization of Renewable Energy6. Nano- and Microscale Approaches to energy storage and Corrosion7. Challenges for the Chemical Sciences in the 21st Century8. A Renaissance for Nuclear Power?9. Materials Technologies for Future Vehicles10. Could Carbon Sequestration Solve the Problem of Global Warming?11. The Hydrogen Fuel Infrastructure for Fuel Cell Vehicles12. Opportunities for Catalysis Research in Energy andTransportation13. Role of 21st Century Chemistry in Transportation and Energy14. Future Challenges for the Chemical Sciences in Energy andTransportationAppendix A: Statement of TaskAppendix B: Biographies of the Organizing Committee MembersAppendix C: Workshop ParticipantsAppendix D: Workshop AgendaAppendix E: Results from Breakout Sessions