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Solar Energy

Chemical Conversion and Storage

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  1. Richard R. Hautala
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  3. Charles Kutal
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Part of the book series: Contemporary Issues in Science and Society (CISS)

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Petroleum Plantations

    • Melvin Calvin
    Pages 1-30

  3. Solar Energy Conversion in Photosynthesis — Features Relevant to Artificial Systems for the Photochemical Conversion of Solar Energy

    • James R. Bolton
    Pages 31-50

  4. The Chlorophyll a Water Splitting Light Reaction

    • L. Galloway, D. R. Fruge, L. M. Fetterman, F. K. Fong
    Pages 51-81

  5. The “Tandem Photoelectrolysis Plant” Concept: A Strategy for Fuel Production via Biomass Conversion Wastes

    • R. E. Schwerzel, E. W. Brooman, R. A. Craig, D. D. Levy, F. R. Moore, L. E. Vaaler et al.
    Pages 83-115

  6. Light-Induced Electron Transfer Reactions in Solution, Organized Assemblies and at Interfaces: Scope and Potential Applications

    • David G. Whitten, Patricia J. DeLaive, Thomas K. Foreman, Janet A. Mercer-Smith, Russell H. Schmehl, Charles Giannotti
    Pages 117-140

  7. Effect of the Micellar Phase on Photo-Induced Reactions(1)

    • J. K. Thomas
    Pages 141-152

  8. Photochemical Determinants of the Efficiency of Photogalvanic Conversion of Solar Energy

    • Morton Z. Hoffman, Norman N. Lichtin
    Pages 153-187

  9. Reversible Excited-State Electron-Transfer Reactions of Transition Metal Complexes

    • B. A. DeGraff, J. N. Demas, D. G. Taylor
    Pages 189-202

  10. Photogalvanovoltaic Cells and Photovoltaic Cells using Glassy Carbon Electrodes

    • H. Ti Tien, John Higgins, James Mountz
    Pages 203-235

  11. Growth and Characterization of Thin Film III–V Compound Semiconductor Material for Solar Cell Applications

    • W. D. Johnston Jr.
    Pages 237-260

  12. Nitrogen Reducing Solar Cells

    • G. N. Schrauzer, T. D. Guth, M. R. Palmer, J. Salehi
    Pages 261-269

  13. Photosensitization Mechanisms for Energy Storing Isomerizations

    • Guilford Jones II, Phan Thanh Xuan, Sheau Hwa Chiang
    Pages 271-298

  14. Novel Photocyclization Reactions of 1-Alkenyl-2-Pyridones

    • Patrick S. Mariano, Timothy L. Rose, Andrea A. Leone, Linda Fisher
    Pages 299-332

  15. The Norbornadiene-Quadricyclene Energy Storage System

    • Richard R. Hautala, R. Bruce King, Charles Kutal
    Pages 333-369

  16. New AB5 Hydrides and their Application in Chemical Heat Pump Systems

    • Dieter M. Gruen, Marshall H. Mendelsohn, Irving Sheft, Austin E. Dwight
    Pages 371-393

  17. The Role of the Solar Energy Research Institute

    • J. S. Connolly, J. C. Grosskreutz
    Pages 395-403

  18. Back Matter

    Pages 405-419
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About this book

The intense current interest in the development of solar energy as a viable energy alternative comes as no surprise in view of the widespread awareness of impending world-wide energy shortages. After all, the magnitude of energy available from the sun is impressive, its diffuseness and intermittent nature notwithstanding. The fact that, as a source, it represents a constant and inex­ haustible supply of energy is alluring. The fact that most solar application schemes are nonpolluting in nature is an attractive bonus. In spite of these impressive attributes, research and development in the area of solar energy is in its infancy, owing largely to the prior lack of any need to exploit such diffuse sources. Indeed efforts in this area have traditionally been within the province of solid-state physics and engineering. The problems associated with efficient light harvesting and storage, however, are not simply technological ones. Effec­ tive solutions to these problems appear to lie beyond the current forefront of the chemical sciences. Consequently input fr9m scientists previously engaged in fundamental chemistry has begun to emerge. Thus many of the contributions in this volume represent input from research groups with a relatively short history of involvement in solar energy. On the other hand, the long-standing and perceptive commitment of Professor Melvin Calvin to research involving solar energy represents the other extreme. This volume covers a variety of approaches to the problem of efficiently converting and storing solar energy.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Solar Energy

  • Book Subtitle: Chemical Conversion and Storage

  • Editors: Richard R. Hautala, R. Bruce King, Charles Kutal

  • Series Title: Contemporary Issues in Science and Society

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-6245-9

  • Publisher: Humana Totowa, NJ

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: The HUMANA Press Inc. 1979

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-89603-006-0Published: 30 June 1979

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4612-6247-3Published: 13 October 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4612-6245-9Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 420

  • Topics: Neurosciences

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