Meeting the world’s growing energy needs in a sustainable fashion is one of the most pressing problems of our time. Although there are a growing number of possibilities on the horizon for renewable and clean energy, many scientific and engineering challenges remain. This is an exciting time for researchers in the field of sustainable energy.
Professor Bent will introduce the scope of the energy problem and some of the options for sustainable energy, then will focus on two main devices: solar cells and fuel cells. Solar cells convert the energy of the sun directly into electricity, while fuel cells convert chemical energy directly into electricity. Both devices will likely play an increasing role in future energy technologies. Current research at Stanford is studying the use of new materials to develop the next generation of solar cells and fuel cells.
STACEY F. BENT, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Professor, by courtesy, of Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering.
Lecture is held at 7pm on the lawn adjacent to Stanford’s Cantor Arts Center. Come early and wander through the Cantor, have dinner at the Art Center’s Cool Café, or bring your own picnic.
