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Re:Crystalline nets harvest water from desert air, turn CO2 ... by TheGallopedHigh on Wednesday September 04, 2019 @03:13AM (#20874724)
As per the article, they can make and Aluminium based MOF for $3 per kilo, so yes.
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Re:Crystalline nets harvest water from desert air, turn CO2 ... by cycrutchfield on Wednesday September 04, 2019 @05:04AM (#20875308)
It says bulk aluminum costs $3 per kilo, not MOF-303.
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Re:Crystalline nets harvest water from desert air, turn CO2 ... by dorusr on Wednesday September 04, 2019 @04:55AM (#20875272)
I believe it states the price of the aluminum is $3/kg, as opposed to the more expensive zirconium. I don't think they'd know the price of the finished MOF at this stage.
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