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Molecular Catalysts for Energy Conversion

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  • © 2009

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Editors:
  1. Tatsuhiro Okada

    1. National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Ibaraki, Japan

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  2. Masao Kaneko

    1. The Institute of Biophotochemonics, Co. Ltd., Mito, Ibaraki, Japan

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  • Only book on catalytic processes for energy conversion
  • Careful presentation of the basic processes
  • Includes applications
  • Theoretical basics are also addressed
  • Useful reference for researchers and engineers as well as a study text for graduate students
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Series in Materials Science (SSMATERIALS, volume 111)

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XXIV
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  2. Historical Overview and Fundamental Aspects of Molecular Catalysts for Energy Conversion

    • T. Okada, T. Abe, M. Kaneko
    Pages 1-36

  3. Charge Transport in Molecular Catalysis in a Heterogeneous Phase

    • M. Kaneko, T. Okada
    Pages 37-65

  4. Electrochemical Methods for Catalyst Evaluation in Fuel Cells and Solar Cells

    • T. Okada, M. Kaneko
    Pages 67-102

  5. Molecular Catalysts for Fuel Cell Anodes

    • T. Okada
    Pages 103-137

  6. Macrocycles for Fuel Cell Cathodes

    • K. Oyaizu, H. Murata, Makoto Yuasa
    Pages 139-162

  7. Platinum-Free Catalysts for Fuel Cell Cathode

    • N. Koshino, H. Higashimura
    Pages 163-184

  8. Novel Support Materials for Fuel Cell Catalysts

    • J. Nakamura
    Pages 185-197

  9. Molecular Catalysts for Electrochemical Solar Cells and Artificial Photosynthesis

    • M. Kaneko
    Pages 199-215

  10. Molecular Design of Sensitizers for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

    • K. Hara
    Pages 217-250

  11. Fabrication of Charge Carrier Paths for High Efficiency Cells

    • T. Kogo, Y. Ogomi, S. Hayase
    Pages 251-262

  12. Environmental Cleaning by Molecular Photocatalysts

    • D. Wöhrle, M. Kaneko, K. Nagai, O. Suvorova, R. Gerdes
    Pages 263-297

  13. Optical Oxygen Sensor

    • N. Asakura, I. Okura
    Pages 299-328

  14. Adsorption and Electrode Processes

    • H. Shiroishi
    Pages 329-365

  15. Spectroscopic Studies of Molecular Processes on Electrocatalysts

    • A. Kuzume, M. Ito
    Pages 367-394

  16. Strategies for Structural and Energy Calculation of Molecular Catalysts

    • S. Tsuzuki, M. Saito
    Pages 395-410

  17. Future Technologies on Molecular Catalysts

    • T. Okada, M. Kaneko
    Pages 411-422

  18. Back Matter

    Pages 423-431
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About this book

Over the past decade the topic of energy and environment has been ackno- edged among many people as a critical issue to be solved in 21st century since the Kyoto Protocol came into e?ect in 1997. Its political recognition was put forward especially at Heiligendamm in 2007, when the e?ect of carbon dioxide emission and its hazard in global climate were discussed and shared univ- sallyascommonknowledge.Controllingtheglobalwarmingintheeconomical framework of massive development worldwide through this new century is a very challenging problem not only among political, economical, or social c- cles but also among technological or scienti?c communities. As long as the humans depend on the combustion of fossil for energy resources, the waste heat exhaustion and CO emission are inevitable. 2 In order to establish a new era of energy saving and environment benign society, which is supported by technologies and with social consensus, it is important to seek for a framework where new clean energy system is inc- porated as infrastructure for industry and human activities. Such a society strongly needs innovative technologies of least CO emission and e?cient en- 2 ergy conversion and utilization from remaining fossil energies on the Earth. Energy recycling system utilizing natural renewable energies and their c- version to hydrogen may be the most desirable option of future clean energy society. Thus the society should strive to change its energy basis, from foss- consuming energy to clean and recycling energy.

Editors and Affiliations

  • National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Ibaraki, Japan

    Tatsuhiro Okada

  • The Institute of Biophotochemonics, Co. Ltd., Mito, Ibaraki, Japan

    Masao Kaneko

About the editors

Tatsuhiro Okada has a long research career in fuel cell researches especially in polymer electrolyte fuel cells. His main interest covers characterization of polymer electrolyte membranes, anode and cathode catalysts and development of new materials and systems. Especially novel type of catalysts based on organic complexes are his recent research targets.

Masao Kaneko has been active in the research area of photoenergy conversion, artificial photosynthesis, photoelectrochemical cells, functional molecular and polymeric meta complexes, and electrocatalyses by functional molecule-coated electrodes. His recent research focuses on creation of sustainable energy from biomass under solar irradiation.

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