Renewable Sources of Energy in the 21st Century and Beyond

Mo(CO)j(THF) upon UV irradiation. In this case one of the CO ligands is removed and replaced by THE Since THE is easily dissociated, it can be replaced by another ligand in the second reaction step. This reaction is particnlarly useful for carbonyla-tion chemistry since metal carbonyls resist thermal snbstitntion and do not dissociate when heated. 

Photochemically activated reactions are finding nses in modem applications such as the combustion of carbon nanotnbes at high temperatnres, which then break open and reorganize in the shape of horns giving the popnlar name nanohoms, promising materials for chemical and bio-sensors. Their strong catalytic property is suitable for fuel cell applications and their porosity is ideal for gas storage. 

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RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY IN THE 21st CENTURY AND BEYOND... 

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