Chemistry is contributing towards new low carbon energy sources
News Stories
Fuelling the future
Fuel cell vehicles have taken a back seat to battery and hybrid power in recent years. But hydrogen still holds promise in the long term, as Laura Howes finds out
RSC responds to House of Lords science and technology select committee report on nuclear
23 November 2011
The RSC responds to the the House of Lords science and technology select committee's report on nuclear power
World Energy Outlook 2011
09 November 2011
The 2011 edition of the World Energy Outlook was released on 9 November bringing together the latest data and projections for future global energy scenarios.
Department of Energy and Climage Change News
DECC is a small department, with a vision of a thriving, globally competitive, low carbon energy economy [External Link]
EES Blog
Find all the most read articles and recent news from Energy & Environmental Science Journal
Sustainable Energy Policy Activities
Solar Fuels
18 January 2012
The RSC launches the UK's first report on solar fuels and their potential environmental and economic benefits to the UK.
Nuclear Research and Development Capabilities
28 April 2011
RSC Response to the House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee Inquiry into Nuclear Research and Development Capabilities
Conferences & Events
Inorganic Photophysics and Photochemistry - Fundamentals and Applications: Dalton Discussion 13
10 -12 September 2012, University of Sheffield, UK
Divisions in Focus
Environment, Sustainability and Energy Division
ESED is open to all members of the RSC as a society wide grouping to represent environmental and related activities.
The Materials Chemistry Division (MCD) was born in 1993 at the first International Conference on Materials Chemistry (MC1) in Aberdeen.
Meetings and workshops
1st UK Solar to Fuels Symposium
18 January 2012, 9:30 - 17:20, Chemistry Centre, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, UK
Networking
Solar Energy Group on MyRSC
Log in or register to view this group. This group is to discuss research, advances, events and activities in the area of solar energy [External Link]
Environmental Sustainability Knowledge Transfer Network
Join this group and contribute to the discussions [External Link]
Materials Knowledge Transfer Network
Materials KTN helps with innovative ideas by connecting people with research providers, information sources and providers of research funding [External Site]
Chemistry Innovation Knowledge Transfer Network
A Knowledge Transfer network at the forefront of the chemistry-using industries [External Site]
Public Activities
Materials Chemistry Division Schools Lecture Series
Lectures for 16 - 18 year olds sharing the excitement, interest and importance of materials chemistry
The Prospects and Chemical Challenges of using Batteries to Power a Low Carbon Economy
Webcast originally recorded 8 September 2011 - Clare Grey discusses the latest developments in energy storage and future transport
Harnessing the Light Fantastic
Webcast originally recorded 10 November 2011 - Nick Terrill explains how using light is pushing forward research in new materials with applications in photovoltaics
Prizes and Awards
For chemistry in relation to the environment
For the contributions of chemical sciences to sustainable energy
Green Chemistry Award (Open 2012)
For the design, development or implementation of novel chemical products or processes with the potential to reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances
Environment, Sustainability and Energy Division Early Career Award
For exceptional contributions to the chemical sciences in the area of environment, sustainability and energy.
Books
Advanced Renewable Energy Sources
Copyright: 2011Gopal Nath Tiwari
A unique book dealing with all types of renewable energy resources, aimed at scientists but also a textbook for science students
Advanced Oil Crop Biorefineries
Copyright: 2011Abbas Kazmi
This book explains how the use of whole plants and by-products can maximize efficiency in the European oil-crop supply chain.
Molecular Solar Fuels
Copyright: 2011Thomas J Wydrzynski
Written by experts, this book presents the latest knowledge and chemical prospects in developing hydrogen as a solar fuel.
Energy Funding
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Find out about funding available [External Link]
Technology Strategy Board
The UK's national innovation agency with the goal to accelerate economic growth by stimulating and supporting business-led innovation [External Link]
Energie Helpline UK
A free, Government-funded service that promotes the EU energy funding programmes in the UK and provides support to organisations bidding for European funding [External Link]
Journals
Energy & Environmental Science Themed Issues
A journal linking all aspects of the sciences relating to energy conversion and environmental science [Exernal Link]
