Artificial Photosynthesis: From Basic Biology to Industrial Application [Hardcover]

Anthony F. Collings (Editor), Christa Critchley (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 14, 2005 | ISBN-10: 3527310908 | ISBN-13: 978-3527310906

Since the events crucial to plant photosynthesis are now known in molecular detail, this process is no longer nature's secret, but can for the first time be mimicked by technology. Broad in its scope, this book spans the basics of biological photosynthesis right up to the current approaches for its technical exploitation, making it the most complete resource on artificial photosynthesis ever published.
The contents draw on the expertise of the Australian Artificial Photosynthesis Network, currently the world's largest coordinated research effort to develop effective photosynthesis technology. This is further backed by expert contributions from around the globe, providing an authoritative overview of current research worldwide.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The book is very readable and is a useful addition to the literature."
Chemistry World

"...the book could serve as an introduction to the broad and heterogeneous field of artificial photosynthesis, and for presenting a wider perspective to researchers who are active in any of the sub-areas."
Angewandte Chemie International Edition

"This book would prove a worthwhile resource to anyone concerned with artificial photosynthesis."
Biotechnology Advances

"Numerous tables, charts and figures throughout this volume provide excellent illustrative material to support the detailed information presented in text. In conclusion, this book outlines the first steps of research in service to energy transformation. This book can be used as a textbook in teaching course as well as in research jobs of this field."
Carbohydrate Polymers

From the Back Cover

Prepared in collaboration with the Australian Artificial Photosynthesis Network, the world's largest initiative for the development of artificial photosynthetic systems, this is the most comprehensive survey to date about the practical prospects of a revolutionary technology that offers a safe and versatile replacement for current fossil fuel utilizing processes.

The book consists of five major parts:

The Context
Capturing Sunlight
Feeding the Grid from the Sun
Photohydrogen
The Carbon Connection

In a step-by-step dissection of the photosynthetic component processes, current and future technology for recreating the biochemical and biophysical processes in green plants is presented here. Expert scientists and bioengineers discuss the basic equations governing energy conversion, hydrogen generation and carbon fixation, as well as the approaches to engineering these processes in a bioreactor. Last but not least, the economic, environmental and social issues associated with photosynthetic generation of energy and biomass are also considered.

With a foreword by Peter McGauran, Autralian Government Minister for Science.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 339 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH (November 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3527310908
• ISBN-13: 978-3527310906
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 0.9 x 9.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,720,587 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)