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IMAGE: University of Illinois professor David Flaherty and graduate student Tomas Ricciardulli demonstrate a more efficient and environmentally friendly method to produce hydrogen peroxide, which is in high demand for its. view more
Credit: Claire Benjamin/University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Hydrogen peroxide (H
2O
2) is used to disinfect minor cuts at home and for oxidative reactions in industrial manufacturing. Now, the pandemic has further fueled demand for this chemical and its antiseptic properties. While affordable at the grocery store, H
2O
2 is actually difficult and expensive to manufacture at scale.
A team led by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has demonstrated a more efficient and environmentally friendly method to produce H