Energy and the chemical sciences : the 1977 Karcher Symposium : covering the connection between chemistry and the energy problem from several different viewpoints, involving petroleum, natural gas, coal, sunshine, nuclear power and the public policy which

Energy and the Chemical Sciences: The 1977 Karcher Symposium is a collection of papers that discusses the relationship between chemistry and energy problems. The selection views the relationship from varying perspective. The text also tackles the relationship while giving consideration to factors such as engineering difficulties, economic constraints, feasibility, and public policy. The coverage of the text includes topics such as a biomimetic approach to solar energy conversion; prospects for non-biological storage of solar energy; and national energy policy and the role of congress. The book will be of use to scientists, engineers, and technicians who are involved in the research, development, and implementation of alternative energy technology. Content: Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv PREFACE , Pages vii-viii , S.D. CHRISTIAN, J.J. ZUCKERMAN ACKNOWLEDGMENTS , Page ix LIST OF DISCUSSION LEADERS , Page x LIST OF PARTICIPANTS , Pages xi-xii,xiia,xiib DR. J. CLARENCE KARCHER , Pages xiii-xiv HYDROCARBONS VIA PHOTOSYNTHESIS , Pages 1-30 , MELVIN CALVIN A BIOMIMETIC APPROACH TO SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION , Pages 31-57 , JOSEPH J. KATZ, THOMAS R. JANSON, M.R. WASIELEWSKI PROSPECTS FOR NONBIOLOGICAL STORAGE OF SOLAR ENERGY , Pages 59-68 , GEORGE S. HAMMOND WHAT IS THE UNIVERSITY'S ROLE IN ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT , Pages 69-90 , JOHN D. BALDESCHWIELER THE PLACE OF CATALYSIS IN THE ENERGY PROBLEM , Pages 91-101 , VLADIMIR HAENSEL CHEMISTRY: THE HEART OF ENERGY RESEARCH , Pages 103-122 , ALAN SCHRIESHEIM NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND THE ROLE OF CONGRESS , Pages 123-138 , CONGRESSMAN MIKE McCORMACK AUTHOR INDEX , Page 139 SUBJECT INDEX , Pages 141-144