Each day researchers, entrepreneurs and many others across the United States are working to develop and deploy clean energy technologies that will enhance our security, reduce pollution and promote prosperity. Many new and emerging clean energy technologies, such as the components of wind turbines and electric vehicles, depend on materials with unique properties. The availability of a number of these materials is at risk due to their location, vulnerability to supply disruptions and lack of suitable substitutes. Ensuring reliable access to critical materials will help the United States lead in the new clean energy economy. This book examines the role of rare earth metals and other materials in the clean energy economy, based on data collected and researched by the U.S. Department of Energy.
ISBN: | 9781612098296 |
Publication date: | 25th October 2011 |
Author: | Nicholas J Bartlett |
Publisher: | Nova Science Publishers an imprint of Nova Science Publishers Inc |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 170 pages |
Series: | Energy Science, Engineering and Technology |
Genres: |
Energy technology and engineering |