alkaline
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Another, Calcarea, is developing a way to funnel CO2-rich exhaust from oceangoing ships through an alkaline solution before pumping it overboard.
From Science Magazine
For one dispersion, the researchers coated the particles with the surfactant lauryl sulfate and polymerized acrylic acid, which together provide a negative charge in the neutral to alkaline pH range.
From Science Daily
However, these technologies focus on water splitting at alkaline or acidic conditions.
From Science Daily
An analysis of the bottle and glass served to the man at a cafe last weekend in the northern port of Rijeka showed that the contents of both included a highly alkaline substance.
From Washington Times
As far as alkaline, Largeman-Roth notes that it usually has a pH of about 8 or more, while regular water stays around 7.
From Salon
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