Summaries - Australian Financial Review
Monday 15/9/2008 Page: 63
World energy demand is rising and presents three key concerns: the security and sustainability of energy supply; the link between the use of fossil fuels and climate change; and the availability of technological innovation in energy conversion, transmission and use. A recent study by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering has identified four key opportunities for nanotechnologies to be applied to energy systems in Australia.
The areas of opportunity include applying nanotechnologies to existing processes, improvement of photovoltaic systems based on nanomaterials and converting natural gas or coal to liquids for transport fuels. Professor Greg Tegart, lead author of Energy and Nanotechnologies: Strategy for Australia's Future has called for a strong effort in nanotechnologies applied to energy systems which he believes will make a significant contribution to Australia's energy security and sustainability.
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