Energy

Energy is defined as the capacity for doing work, and may exist in various forms, including potential, kinetic, thermal, electrical, and chemical. Energy cannot be created nor destroyed, but may be changed from one form to another according to the principles of the first law of thermodynamics. Energy chemistry is concerned with devising sustainable solutions for energy conversion and storage, and draws on complementary knowledge from the fields of engineering, physics, and biology. Key topics of research include new materials for thermoelectrics, photovoltaics, and photo-electrosynthesis cells.