November 3/10, 2008
Perspective
"There is no leadership at
the national level and the misinformation that is spread by the
existing energy companies and special interest groups is exceptionally
misleading. On the other side, media hype based on press releases
or other non-refereed reports can lead to unrealistic expectations."
- from Q&A
with Robert Birkmire
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News
RESEARCH
Come up with the right dye and you can boost the performance of a
potentially inexpensive type of solar cell. [more]
RESEARCH
Figure out how to form thin films of the right materials with a rubber
stamp and you can make inexpensive plastic solar cells even less expensive.
[more]
RESEARCH
Grow a layer of the right material on a reflective surface and you
have the makings of a coating that generates electricity from sunlight.
[more]
RESEARCH
Coat a silicon wafer with carbon nanotubes and you have a moderately
efficient solar cell that could lead to cheaper high-performance solar
cells. [more]
RESEARCH
Make microscopic interconnecting brushes of the right materials and
you can turn vibrations into electricity. [more]
FUNDING
The National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $2 million to Ximing
Cai and colleagues at the University of Illinois to make a holistic,
systems-based analysis of sustainably producing cellulosic biofuels.
[more]
FUNDING
The National Science Foundation has awarded half a million dollars
to a team lead by Wayne Curtis of Pennsylvania State University and
Joseph Chappell of the University of Kentucky to genetically modify
algae to produce biofuels. [more]
Features
The return of science, the enormous task, the Apollo-like effort required,
and ideas for remaking the nation's energy infrastructure.
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For many people “solar cells” conjures up images of dark,
glassy modules mounted on rooftops. Generating electricity from sunlight,
however, is becoming broader than a particular material, form factor
or application. [more]
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Energy
in transition: researchers talk about Obama and our future
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Wall Street Journal
Boosting
Clean Energy: Research is Nice, Cap-and-Trade is Nicer
Wired
Tapping
the Vortex for Green Energy
Michael Kanellos, Greentech Media
Greentech Innovations: Why Fuel Cells
Finally Make Sense
Technology Review
Fuel-Cell
Power-Up
Scientific American
Tilting
at Windmills: Is Small-Scale Turbine Power Viable--Or Just an Illusion?
New Scientist
World
can halt fossil fuel use by 2090
Earth2Tech
UK
Charges Electric Car Industry With £100M
Scientific American
Biofuel
of the Future: Oil from Algae
Scientific American
Biofuels
or Food?: Can Crops Feed Our Cars--And the Hungry?
Michael Kanellos, Greentech Media
CIGS,
Sprayable Batteries, Smart Grid and More From Dow Jones Conference
Scientific American
Energy
versus Water: Solving Both Crises Together
Wired
Startup
Turns CO2 Into Fuel
Earth2Tech
WindLift
Harnesses Kites for Off-Grid Power
Scientific American
Today's
Alternative Energy
Scientific American
Offshore Wind May Power the Future
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