Bioinspired Chemistry for Energy - 9780309114875

National Academies Press

Bioinspired Chemistry for EnergyA Workshop Summary to the Chemical Sciences Roundtable\nAuthor(s): National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology, Chemical Sciences Roundtable, Boonchai Boonyaratanakornkit, Tina Masciangioli, Sandi Schwartz\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: National Academies Press, United States\nImprint: National Academies Press\nISBN-13: 9780309114875, 978-0309114875\nSynopsis\nFaced 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.