Imagine use-inspired design, synthesis and characterization of novel materials, structures and chemical processes made possible by modern computational techniques, materials synthesis capabilities and characterization. These and other promising technologies were the focus at the recent fall conference of the Energy & Environment Affiliates Program (EEAP). Attendees learned from Stanford faculty and students about topics ranging from synthetic molecular design for clean energy and renewable materials using plant chemistry to engineered fluids for hydraulic fracturing and optical materials for efficient solar processes. An industry panel discussion with representatives from DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions, Samsung Cheil and Applied Materials, Inc., capped off the conference. Read more…