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It feels surreal to see the words of @nostalgebraist and @eightyonekilograms of Tumblr fame in a formally published hard cover book.

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Sunlight, water and air power a cleaner method for making hydrogen peroxide

Cornell scientists have discovered a potentially transformative approach to manufacturing one of the world's most widely used chemicals—hydr

"Cornell scientists have discovered a potentially transformative approach to manufacturing one of the world's most widely used chemicals—hydrogen peroxide—using nothing more than sunlight, water and air. The research is published in the journal Nature Communications.

"Currently, hydrogen peroxide is made through the anthraquinone process, which relies on fossil fuels, produces chemical waste and requires transport of concentrated peroxide—all of which have safety and environmental concerns," (...)"

"According to Amin Zadehnazari, first author and a postdoctoral researcher in Abbaspourrad's lab, the new research introduces two engineered, light-responsive materials, dubbed ATP-COF-1 and ATP-COF-2, designed to absorb visible light, separate photogenerated charges and drive the conversion of water and oxygen into hydrogen peroxide.

"These materials work efficiently under visible light, are stable and reusable, and point toward a future where hydrogen peroxide could be made locally instead of in large chemical factories," Zadehnazari said."

""The challenge," Zadehnazari added, "is that while the existing anthraquinone process is toxic and not clean, it's cheap. We're now focusing on how to make this sustainable alternative affordable at scale."

Technically, the work builds on the design of covalent organic frameworks—crystalline, porous structures of organic molecules that can be tailored to absorb light and shuttle electrons. While previous photocatalysts have faced challenges with efficiency and stability, the new COFs demonstrate competitive performance for sunlight-driven hydrogen peroxide generation.

The implications are significant, Abbaspourrad said. Producing hydrogen peroxide onsite using sunlight could reduce dependence on large-scale logistics of transport and storage of the reactive chemical, a major safety concern. Smaller local generators might serve water treatment plants, hospitals or consumer applications without the same infrastructure or risks. It could open new markets for decentralized chemical manufacture, particularly in developing regions or in applications where smaller batches matter."

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British soldiers make the arduous ascent of the Heights of Abraham to take Quebec, 1759 by Peter Jackson

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Mineral buildup and scaling are common problems in homes with hard water—but many homeowners don’t notice the issue until damage starts affecting their plumbing system.

Over time, minerals like calcium and magnesium collect inside pipes, faucets, and appliances. This buildup restricts water flow, lowers efficiency, and can increase energy costs while shortening the lifespan of your equipment.

Signs like white residue, low pressure, or slow water flow shouldn’t be ignored.

The good news is that proper maintenance and water treatment can help prevent serious long-term damage.

If you’re dealing with hard water issues in The Woodlands, this guide explains everything you need to know: https://plumbersthewoodlands.com/blog/mineral-buildup-and-scaling.html

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PPC Scaling Strategies: Turning Ad Spend into Long-Island ROI

PPC SCALING: MOVE PAST CLICKS Pay-per-click only works as a growth engine when every dollar is tied to revenue, not vanity traffic. Long Island brands that scale successfully start with profit math: margins, sales cycle, capacity. Those numbers set guardrails for cost-per-lead and lifetime value before the first bid is placed. TREAT THE FUNNEL AS ONE SYSTEM Top-funnel discovery ads plant your name while mid-funnel remarketing pulls high-intent users to action. Balancing budgets across stages keeps cash flow steady yet feeds future demand, so campaigns never stall once you lift spend. DATA LOOPS CREATE MOMENTUM Daily search-term reports reveal new keywords to add and dead ends to exclude. Layer CRM chat logs and social comments and you see phrases competitors miss. Each adjustment sends sharper signals to the algorithm, lowering acquisition costs as volume rises. BENCHMARKS KEEP TEAMS HONEST Shared dashboards track click-through rate, cost-per-lead, and revenue in real time. When a metric drifts, you probe targeting, copy, and landing pages like a lab test—fast, objective, repeatable. Scale is not a budget number; it is the discipline of turning data into predictable growth.