Introduction

The conference focused on how the chemical sciences can contribute to the expected energy rise of 60% by 2030 following on from the RSC-ESEF report on Chemical Science Priorities for Sustainable Energy Solutions. The main highlight of the conference was the excellent group of lecturers who gave high quality talks and proved that significant energy related chemical research is being carried out. There were also very lively discussions and many opportunities for networking. 

The science

This unique three-day conference recognised the importance of the chemical sciences in this field. Topics that were covered in the scientific programme are representative of the key energy areas and included the following:

• Energy Materials 
• Energy Innovation and Policy 
• Fuel Cells
• Nuclear Waste Management 
• Carbon Capture and Storage
• Bio-Energy
• Catalysts for Energy 

Many outstanding lectures were given including some highlighting the wider context of chemical solutions for future energy including information on policy, economics, sociology, in addition to science and engineering. It is clear from these lectures that it is essential that researchers understand the wider context in which research is undertaken so that they are working towards feasible and appropriate solutions. Collaboration between different communities are also key to achieve sustainable energy solutions.

 

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• Programme
• Plenary Presentation
• Session 1: Energy Materials
• Session 2: Energy Innovation and Policy
• Session 3: Fuel Cells
• Session 4: Carbon Capture and Storage
• Session 5: Nuclear Waste Management
• Session 6: Bio-Energy
• Session 7: Catalysts for Energy

Speakers

• Plenary
• Speaker

• Dr Steven Koonin Chief Scientist, BP p.l.c., United Kingdom

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• Professor Sir Richard Friend, FRS University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
• Professor Peter Edwards, FRS University of Oxford, United Kingdom
• Professor John Griffiths University of Reading, United Kingdom
• Professor Keith Shine University of Reading, United Kingdom
• M. Bernard Boullis Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique (CEA), France
• Dr David Vincent The Carbon Trust, United Kingdom
• Dr David Carslaw Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds, United Kingdom

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Co-sponsors

We would like to thank the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the British Institute of Energy Economics (BIEE) for their co-sponsoring support.

Venue

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road, Nottingham, NG8 1BB, United Kingdom

Useful links

• Venue information More information about the venue

Committee

• Dr Mercedes Maroto-Valer (Co-Chair) University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
• Professor Mike Pilling (Co-Chair) University of Leeds, United Kingdom
• Professor James Clark University of York, United Kingdom
• Professor Alan Williams University of Leeds, United Kingdom
• Professor Paul Rutter Imperial College London, United Kingdom
• Dr Matthew Leach Imperial College London, United Kingdom
• Dr Dennis Lewis Unilever, United Kingdom

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Contact information

Events Team
Royal Society of Chemistry
Thomas Graham House
Science Park
Milton Road
Cambridge
CB40WF
+44 (0) 1223 432509
Contact us by email

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