A new method known as flash-within-flash Joule heating (FWF) could transform the synthesis of high-quality solid-state materials, offering a cleaner, faster, and more sustainable manufacturing process. Traditionally, synthesizing solid-state materials has been a time-consuming and energy-intensive process, often accompanied by production of harmful byproducts. But FWF enables gram-scale production of diverse compounds in seconds while reducing energy, water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by more than 50%, setting a new standard for sustainable manufacturing.
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