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eppur_se_muova

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1. Very neat. So, resin-bound ligands are the next step ?

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Tue Feb 4, 2020, 11:57 PM

Feb 2020

That might diminish the VOS problem considerably. I assume they've already considered that, since they mention chelating polymers in the intro.

Bookmarking the paper for later reference, just in case I ever manage to find another job in chemistry.

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Very neat. So, resin-bound ligands are the next step ? eppur_se_muova Feb 2020 #1

To run the system electrochemically, any polymer would need to be conducting. NNadir Feb 2020 #3

Aren't we going to need to use batteries still to full exploit such power still for things like cstanleytech Feb 2020 #2

Batteries are not sustainable. There are superior forms of energy storage that... NNadir Feb 2020 #4

Oh I will take your word for it because to be honest the math and science involved is way beyond me. cstanleytech Feb 2020 #5

Do feel the same way about flow batteries? StevieM Feb 2020 #6

Thank you for directing my attention to these. NNadir Feb 2020 #9

Automobiles shouldn't be a necessity. hunter Feb 2020 #7

Absolutely agree defacto7 Feb 2020 #8