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The methanol economy is a suggested future economy in which methanol and dimethyl ether replace fossil fuels as a means of energy storage, ground transportation fuel, and raw material for synthetic hydrocarbons and their products.
Ethylene is a hormone that affects the ripening and flowering of many plants. It is widely used to control freshness in horticulture and fruits. [20] The scrubbing of naturally occurring ethylene delays ripening. [21] Adsorption of ethylene by nets coated in titanium dioxide gel has also been shown to be effective. [22]
As of 2020, the most expensive non-synthetic element by both mass and volume is rhodium. It is followed by caesium, iridium and palladium by mass and iridium, gold and platinum by volume. Carbon in the form of diamond can be more expensive than rhodium. Per-kilogram prices of some synthetic radioisotopes range to trillions of dollars.
1. Switzerland. Cost-of-living index: 123.35 Local purchasing power: 118.44 Switzerland has one of the highest costs of living in the world. Rent is only $1,516.83 but worldwide income tax can run ...
Europe is a dream destination for many Americans, even for those who choose to live overseas. From the great food and culture to the historic monuments and beautiful beaches, Europe has plenty to
She bought an ‘unlivable’ house for $16,500 and made it her dream home — but you can reap the rewards of today’s expensive housing market without all the heavy lifting
The chemical compound 1,2-dichloroethane, commonly known as ethylene dichloride (EDC), is a chlorinated hydrocarbon. It is a colourless liquid with a chloroform -like odour . The most common use of 1,2-dichloroethane is in the production of vinyl chloride , which is used to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes, furniture and automobile ...
Singapore and Zurich are the most expensive cities in the world to live in, according to a new report. The Southeast Asia hub retains the spot it held last year, with Switzerland ’s largest city ...