Energy and Transportation: Challenges for the Chemical Sciences in the 21st Century [Paperback]

Organizing Committee for the Workshop on Energy and Transportation (Author), Committee on Challenges for the Chemical Sciences in the 21st Century (Author), National Research Council (Author)

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Publication Date: September 19, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0309087414 | ISBN-13: 978-0309087414 | Edition: 10 Sub

This book, also based on a workshop, assesses the current state of chemistry and chemical engineering at the interface with novel and existing forms of energy and transportation systems. This book also identifies challenges for the chemical sciences in helping to meet the increased demand for more energy, and opportunities for research in energy technologies and in the development of transportation vehicles.

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Book Description

This book, also based on a workshop, assesses the current state of chemistry and chemical engineering at the interface with novel and existing forms of energy and transportation systems. The book also identifies challenges for the chemical sciences in helping to meet the increased demand for more energy, and opportunities for research in energy technologies and in the development of transportation vehicles.

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Organizing Committee for the Workshop on Energy and Transportation, Committee on Challenges for the Chemical Sciences in the 21st Century, National Research Council

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: National Academies Press; 10 Sub edition (September 19, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0309087414
• ISBN-13: 978-0309087414
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,120,806 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)