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		Octokiddie on Feb 3, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Seawater electrolysis by adjusting the local react... As far as I can tell, this process doesn't make any electrolysis process more energy-efficient. It merely allows the use of untreated seawater, thus sparing possibly scarce freshwater resources. It's not nothing, but it's also not a giant leap forward AFAICT.

tootie on Feb 3, 2023 | [–]

I'd assume doing this process on salt water is a lot cheaper and doesn't stress fresh water supplies.

poopbutt7 on Feb 3, 2023 | [–]

Agreed: another milestone not worth mentioning. I'm not sure why these trivial feats keep appearing on the front page.

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