National Renewable Energy Laboratory 2002 Research Review (Booklet)

Abstract

What has happened since SERI/NREL first began operating 25 years ago? America uses nearly 50% more renewable energy than it did then. We are witnessing the emergence of markets based on new energy technologies. America is employing energy efficiency on a grander scale, decreasing its energy intensity (energy used per dollar of gross domestic product) by about 1% per year. 4 A researcher examines a beaker containing cellulase enzymes, a key element in producing ethanol from lignocellulosic biomass.

Linked strategy for the production of fuels via formose reaction

“…Note that it is a good strategy to maximize the advantage of reaction intermediates and balance the high-value/low-volume products with high-volume/low-value fuels28. 4-HMF is a compound with a rare β-substituted furan structure which can be converted into 2,4-DMF as a liquid fuel with high energy-density/low water solubility via high-value intermediates such as 2 and 3 (Fig.…”

Assembly and characterization of ZnO nanoparticles for Grätzel's solar cells

“…There are several types of materials that can make PVs. According to the material involved, PV may be divided into [1,5,6]: i) Dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC); ii) Organic-polymer-based PV solar cell (OPV) and iii) Hot carrier solar cells. This work was carried out using DSSC's specifically.…”