Our energy supply comes mainly from fossil fuels, with nuclear power and renewable sources rounding out the mix. These sources originate mostly in our local star, the Sun.
This unit studies how the chemical industry applies key principles of physical chemistry in order to turn research ideas into profitable products without harming the environment.
An increasing share of future energy needs will be met by technologies now in the research or development phase.
Public and private research into technologies that could improve—or even completely change—our energy situation has been active for years. This tells unit explains how energy affects our quality of life in now and in the future.
References:
- Emerging technologies. (n.d.). Retrieved March 18, 2015, from http://needtoknow.nas.edu/energy/energy-sources/emerging-technologies/
- De Palma, B. (n.d.). Free Energy Implications. Retrieved March 18, 2015, from http://depalma.pair.com/Absurdity/Absurdity04/FreeEnergyImplications.html
- Society Quotes. (n.d.). Retrieved March 18, 2015, from http://meetville.com/quotes/tag/society/page60