16 Challenges in Molecular Energy Research

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents V
3. List of Contributing Authors IX
4. 1 General
5. 1 Energy and Society: Toward a Socioecological Foundation for Research on Energy Transformations 1
6. 2 Energy Ethics 19
7. 3 Energy Storage Strategies 57
8. 4 Chemical Energy Storage and Conversion: A Perspective 75
9. 2 Electrochemical
10. 5 Electrochemical Concepts: A Practical Guide 125
11. 6 Water-Splitting Conceptual Approach 141
12. 7 Fuel Cells 157
13. 8 Molecular Concepts of Water Splitting and Hydrogen Production: Nature’s Approach 183
14. 9 Batteries: Concepts and Systems 243
15. 3 Thermochemical
16. 10 Chemical Kinetics: A Practical Guide 271
17. 11 Synthesis of Solid Catalysts 301
18. 12 In Situ and Operando Analysis of Heterogeneous Catalysts in Chemical Energy Conversion 369
19. 13 Model Systems in Catalysis for Energy Economy 393
20. 14 CO₂ Utilization: Methane, Methanol, and Synthetic Fuels 437
21. 15 Photoelectrocatalytic CO2 Activation Toward Artificial Leaves: Outlooks and Needs of a System Approach 499
22. 16 Challenges in Molecular Energy Research 537
23. 4 Biobased
24. 17 Biofuels Derived from Renewable Feedstocks 567
25. 18 Biomass Conversion to Chemicals 595
26. 19 Thermal Conversion of Biomass 621
27. 20 Biomass to Mineralized Carbon: Energy Generation and/or Carbon Sequestration 641
28. 21 Innovative Use of Carbon 651
29. Index 687